I think you can find a good deal and win in every market.

I had figured the second one wasn't shaping up to be a good purchase.

Good luck !

I hope this helps and good luck!

Was just curious what kind of questions we should be prepared and expected to answer from the lending companies and if anyone had any advice on good questions to ask each lender when vetting each company.

Tools like BatchLeads and PropStream are great for direct-to-seller strategies, but keep in mind that they come with marketing costs depending on the method you choose, such as direct mail, cold calling, or texting and have to have good nurture campaigns. 

Good luck!

It seems like a pretty good deal but also seems like it could be a big headache when dealing with the city.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

A real estate attorney is also a good partner for this.