For example, this investor that I met recently said not to buy properties at tax auction for 100+ different reasons.

Bonus - the interest on the loan is tax deductible!

I am using the tax benefit along with the principal pay down and appreciation to offset.

Either way, with rent and price appreciation, tax benefits, holding long term is a net worth exploder.

u can see these homes on my website. also if there is any way to manage it.. if you can figure out how to get paid as a WA resident you will enjoy the same no income tax status you enjoy now.. 

Not sure if it’s already been discussed in this thread but have those that built ADUs experienced a significant increase in property taxes?

I am about to graduate college in May 2025, and will be making about $120k (pre tax) in my full time job postgrad (Washington DC area).

I'm starting out doing redeemable tax deeds and going to auctions where everybody has "bigger pockets" than I do.

Tax-wise, profits are taxed at your ordinary income rate, and frequent flips may subject you to self-employment tax if classified as a dealer by the IRS.

If you aren't familiar with Baltimore, I would suggest it's a hard no and say that you are trying too hard to make cash flow happen talking Baltimore and tax liens and auctions.