:- You are effectively purchasing a note at par value which will immediately yield 9% interest (i.e. there is no premium bid like you would typically pay at auction)- Assuming you think there is an opportunity to eventually foreclose on the lien, by purchasing the lien in subsequent years it will keep the property off the sale list and therefore will keep other investors from contacting the property owner?

If your lease starts on Aug 1st I think it can be argued it isn't in effect yet and therefore you need to return all of the money. 

An LLC has no great effect that makes your business appear to be an international conglomerate.

I did a lot of research and selected the best bank for my needs and hope you find the best one for your needs as well. 

I found Assessors cards on microfiche was sufficient to establish the use, prior to the land use regulations taking effect.2.

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How do property owners of STR survive when a hurricane or other natural disaster wipes out business for a length of time?

We don’t know anyone in the area, but you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”, since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesAdditionally, don't treat property management like a commodity and just focus on the lowest price!

As Nate mentions, you can call around and ask, but I would have a general description of project AND pictures of current condition.Also, know that unless you have materials selected, you will likely only be able to get a bid for labor.  

I’m in north jersey so if your using this in Florida or California then you telling us your secrets won’t effect your market.