Not to mention the tax benefits it allows. 

Investors often obsess over how to defer tax obligations and ultimately make poor investments due to being hyper focused on taxes.

You did purchase the property in one tax year and are selling it in another tax year which satisfies one of the court rulings. 

I’d fix it up and list it to sell after I’d been there two years to take the gain tax free.

When we looked at what his cashflow is currently, and then considered what he would net out of a sale post tax, he decided to keep owning the properties.

High taxes, a declining population, and an environment that is less than friendly to businesses are important factors to consider.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

However, I have never used a realtor for auctions and tax sale purchases. 

Be mindful of short-term capital gains tax, as profits from flips held for less than a year are taxed as ordinary income, and frequent flipping may result in self-employment taxes.While profits from flips do not qualify for 1031 exchanges (since flips are considered inventory, not investment properties), you can minimize your tax burden by deducting allowable expenses like renovation costs, loan interest, and holding expenses.If you're considering diversifying into rentals, explore opportunities to benefit from long-term tax advantages such as depreciation and lower long-term capital gains rates.

That will show what proposed tax increase you will see.