I do intend to stay close to home - but home provides only annual opportunities and I’m looking for year round possibilities with tax deed properties. 

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

I'm in the market for entity config and tax planning/prep.

However, there is no specific holding period contained in the tax code or regulations and there is no "safe harbor." 

I used to live in the city and the taxes and water bills are nightmares.

For several reasons (property taxes, politics), I would prefer to begin real estate investing somewhere other than locally. 

That includes notifying MLS compliance and reaching out to your broker, who will have three days to correct the situation.I’m sure we both want to avoid unnecessary delays and headaches.

When choosing tenants (I am in California), it's important to avoid even the appearance of discrimination, especially during in-person meetings.

Transparency is key—being honest will help you avoid unnecessary stress and ensure peace of mind.

You'll likely want to evaluate the investment with UDFI tax figured in.The Solo 401k trust would make the payments to the seller/lender and would also pay for any investment-related expenses.