Here's a good breakdown of your options for tax collecting starting Feb 1 based on the new regulations.

Hello Derick, If you have not already done this, I suggest the Build Your Investing Team> menu/link at the top left of the page on Bigger Pockets and go through the process of building a team.

Give them a couple of options, they already know the unit got foreclosed, most people move to avoid the hassle. 

There are a lot of things that can come up on a flip so easing your way into things and working your way up to larger rehab budgets, etc is recommend.

I’ve visited every other property I’ve considered in the past, so this is uncharted territory for me, and it feels a little out of my comfort zone.I’m considering putting it under contract sight unseen to lock it up, but I don’t want to make a rookie mistake here.I'm looking for some advice here.

I know it won't help if 100 mile an hour winds come like in LA, but perhaps it could be a start..??

If you are not familiar with lease applications/procedure/ and contracts, use a realtor to make sure you don't leave anything  out that can come back and burn you.

Often times if you lower the rate, the fees go up and vice versa.

The investors with the most units and most experience could just as likely be in flip flops and a Jimmy Buffett shirt as jeans and a polo.

I agree with the others.