The previous owner doesn't appear to be very involved so I'm trying to understand what my next steps should be.     

It appears it may have been foreclosed years ago and the bank still owns it and is not doing anything with it.

Also red flags might include a "sagging" appearance to paint, yellow stains on ceilings, peeling paint on window sills, etc.

The other day I received a text form my tenant "I'm just returning from vacation, and it appears the water inside the house was frozen from the tips of the faucet, and I believe the pipes froze and possibly busted".  

Therefore, it is a bit concerning that it has been around the same number of years, but it appears that EO hasn't had, at least half of the similar outcome as of yet.

Jones was later sentenced to 50 years in prison for manslaughter and eluding a police officer.After the incident, Guindon filed a liability claim against the city of Sioux Falls and the Sioux Falls Police Department.More: Disputes over damage can rage for yearsNo formal complaint was written, but “it arose out of a high-speed chase, and there were issues about whether it should have been called off,” said Mike Schaffer, the lawyer who represented him.The city reached a settlement more than two years later that saw a $125,000 payment but saw no acceptance of responsibility for Guindon’s injuries.Mayor Mike Huether’s signature appears on the previously sealed document, but the city didn’t handle the case directly.

We really want to pursue this as our path to financial freedom.Recently we came across a grouping of 3 homes.  1 single family home (4/4) recently renovated, and 2 other homes that appear to be single family but are metered for 2 units (6/4 and a 3/1 metered for 3). 

The premise of establishing an LLC for a partnership is sound, but I don't see any benefit for appearing 'legit' to a lender.  

I would not be surprised of Notice(s) of Mortgage Sale also appear in the Ontario Gazette.Matt:You are absolutely correct, a property purchased at tax sale comes with no assurances, so it is best to do your homework before bidding.

But, while we were in escrow, some green spay paint appeared on the ground marking a location.