Happy to help point you in the right direction or introduce you to some great independent agents that work with us in Maryland.

The quality of answers to your are directly correlated to the quality of your questions asked.  

It does not apply to someone in the early stages of their wealth building journey.

Alternatively, your sibling might use a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by reinvesting in like-kind properties, though this doesn't directly fund a primary residence.Other ideas include leveraging a HELOC on the rental properties for the down payment, taking out a 401(k) loan, structuring an owner-financed agreement, or a lease-to-own arrangement.

But for many people, it is one of a number of sources of deal flow, to add to MLS listings, wholesalers, direct owner outreach, auction, etc.Assuming you are specifically talking about sheriff auctions, just make sure you familiarize yourself with the general procedures for the auction.  

Vacant SFH, absentee owner, 100% equityYou send a direct mail or postcard asking the seller how much they want for their property. 

The owners at the time were directed to our Real Estate agent and she showed us the property as it was a good investment opportunity.How did you finance this deal?

Professional PMs use specialized tools to verify income directly with a tenant’s bank or payroll service, ensuring legitimacy.

If they don't know how to screen and get the horrible tenant, they apply it to all.

We are reaching out to this amazing platform for some help and direction to get things rolling.