Hi members,I recently met my CFP and he concluded that after all these years of accumulation in 401k it's time to take steps to minimize taxes and reduce/eliminate RMD. 

Heard the owner was interested in selling so I proactively reached out and secured the sale How did you finance this deal?

whats the worry.. buy at the court house steps and lien goes away. 

I have a team of 60+ vendors that have gone through a 5-step vetting process.

At least until you have done your due diligence to understand the steps of being a landlord.Of course they want the address...They always want to see the property before being "prequalified"...There is salesmanship involved with finding a good tenant.

Any Advise, Guidance, Directions, Recommendations, Resources or Tools to get me any step closer is Highly appreciated.

It's important to be as proactive as possible when it comes to the 45 day identification period.

What steps, resources, or preparations would be essential to make this a successful venture?

It's important to consult an attorney and an accountant eventually, but your first step should be to discuss your plans with your lender.

Hold onto the land then sell myself in a few years or 20+ years and let my kids inherit it, when I die, take step up basis and sell it.