Or can I use realtor.com and like databases to discover most of the information I would need?

Administrative court would likely say you do have a ratifed contract.

Regarding private and hard money lenders - BiggerPockets has a hard money lender database that you can search.

The local markets, distance to the mills and terrain also have an impact on stumpage (value the landowner receives after logging/hauling/administrative costs are removed) and those values can vary significantly in different markets.

I've been using texts for little "fyi" type of things, but it's an administrative hassle doing this for every tenant (but maybe is just par for the course?).   

If so, the administration process has already started.

If you can't make your own spreadsheets or databases, quickbooks is usually a good option for bookkeeping.

The upward pressure on Cap Rates are going to continue due to the Steel Tariffs imposed by the current administration which is due to expire May. 2018.

@Mike DornemanDue to how the estate administration works, you do have extra protection there.

@Dick Stevens I purchased a 29 unit apartment community and the former owner had rent payments due throughout the month...crazy administration.  3rd party management spent the first couple of months getting all residents on the same due date.