Just a tip - make sure you don't just look at the current property taxes. 

So, things change a bit.If it is his personal home, there are more restrictions.For an investment property, if you take over his financing, read through the deed of trust (mortgage) and see how they handle transfer of ownership.

So, I wrote out a monstrous reply, and before submitting it, I re-read the quoted reply above.

Again, there are a lot of things that you are implying about our business on a platform where the information will stay for others to read in the future.

Paging @Garrett Brown our resident STR specialist - what say you about tips for lead photos on listings??

I fairly positive that wont work, i have read that contacting mortgage brokers is the best way to go if you can find one.

Any tips are welcome!

If anyone knows of any articles that can support this claim one way of the other even better!

I agree that working with people is easier and more cost effective than the alternative.As I read this, I'm considering creating a Cash For Keys written program that I can give my tenants at lease signing to remind them to come to me rather than just stop paying. 

I’d greatly appreciate any advice, tips, or insights you could share—especially if you’ve done something similar.