Worse case I just continue to manufacture them through my fix-n-flip business and buy with seller financing where available.Also, is tax lien investing really viable today? 

Note the property tax will be -10% on the rent by itself.Month 0 to 24: $2450 * 0.5 - $1573 =-$348/monthMonth 24 to 60: $2450 * 0.5 - $1541 =-$316/monthNext issue is due to the low leverage starting at month 24, the ROI takes a beating.  

Keep in mind that you get to depreciate these appliances on your taxes.

He was a good guy” and his information  on buying at tax or foreclosure sales was realistic and doable. 

What's even more frustrating than asking the IRS help desk, is asking a Turbo Tax "Tax Specialist".

You want an investment that pays for itself, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and even some money set aside for a reserve to cover vacancies and capital expenditures.

I have also been doing quite a bit of research on Loan's, tax consequences etc., and am working towards being a expert in this niche.  

I'll save you the details but...Per door cost: $63,300All in Cost: 700kTotal Revenue: 137k(ish) annuallyNOI: 65-73% (in the expenses we included: insurance, taxes, $75/month per door repair expense, management fee 8%, grass cutting, & a misc fund for random crap business license, etc.)Now...

A couple developers we work with skip LIHTC and the tax credits and go the route of impact funds to help alongside other debt and sometimes equity. 

One caution when using crypto to acquire property is being aware the tax ramifications are identical to if you converted to cash first.