Rather than just listening and answering.They're so hyper focused internally on the external acceptance, that they forget they are there.

However, I’m still mindful that this is our first deal, and I want to be prepared for potential surprises.Here’s what we plan to check during the walk-through:- Overall condition of the HVAC system (I’ll test it myself with HVAC multimeter)- Electrical issues (I'll assess as well)- Plumbing, which my brother, a journeyman plumber, can help with if needed- Any significant structural concerns, mold, foundation issues, etc.

Under the newer (and county-optional) tax lien auction procedure, investors bid down the interest rate they are willing to accept if there is a redemption.

they will not accept your listings as an option if you have it also listed on airb.

But, something to add that you have to understand is that a 3-4 unit has to be meet the FHA self sufficiency test.

(vii) would seem to indicate that you'd be acting as an unlicensed broker.(1) "Broker":(A) means a person who, in exchange for a commission or other valuable consideration or with the expectation of receiving a commission or other valuable consideration, performs for another person one of the following acts:(i) sells, exchanges, purchases, or leases real estate;(ii) offers to sell, exchange, purchase, or lease real estate;(iii) negotiates or attempts to negotiate the listing, sale, exchange, purchase, or lease of real estate;(iv) lists or offers, attempts, or agrees to list real estate for sale, lease, or exchange;(v) auctions or offers, attempts, or agrees to auction real estate;(vi) deals in options on real estate, including a lease to purchase or buying, selling, or offering to buy or sell options on real estate;(vii) aids or offers or attempts to aid in locating or obtaining real estate for purchase or lease;(viii) procures or assists in procuring a prospect to effect the sale, exchange, or lease of real estate;(ix) procures or assists in procuring property to effect the sale, exchange, or lease of real estate;(x) controls the acceptance or deposit of rent from a resident of a single-family residential real property unit;(xi) provides a written analysis, opinion, or conclusion relating to the estimated price of real property if the analysis, opinion, or conclusion:(a) is not referred to as an appraisal;(b) is provided in the ordinary course of the person's business; and(c) is related to the actual or potential management, acquisition, disposition, or encumbrance of an interest in real property; or(xii) advises or offers advice to an owner of real estate concerning the negotiation or completion of a short sale; and

I don't think you qualify for a 1031. owning a property your mother lives in doesn't seem to meet the held for investment test necessary. 

We have one of our properties for rent and are accepting applications.

I’m trying to work with a seller who deals in off-market properties, but they only accept cash or an “unrestricted line of credit” for payment.I have about $200k in liquid funds and want to invest it all, but I'm running into challenges with payment methods.

@Kristjan Meitz would definitely target a 2-4 unit if possible.Challenge will be finding one at a price you can afford and that's in a decent area.Once she's accepted somewhere, check to see if the school has a placement assistance office.