Also, gauge the feasibility of space outside for the numerous condenser units. 

This could be a very dumb question with a very simple answer, but if someone could clarify for me.I've been going through numerous Notices of Tax Deed Applications to reach out to former owners of those properties.On some of the notices, next to a name it will say "EST" followed by "%" and another name.ex)Legal Title Holders:Michael Jordan EST% Dwayne WadeMy question is, what does the "EST" represent, and who is the legal former title holder?

I am unsure as of now about taking a HELOC to invest and think I would prefer to get my feet wet prior to the HELOC, unless this is advised against.

@James Wise That is a good point, i like that you mentioned the ghetto because that is what i was kind of thinkimg to get my feet wet.

@Ervens Oge, There are numerous hard money lenders (HML) on BP.

This definitely gives me more confidence to pursue the safer option right now--at least to start out and get my feet wet first before taking something bigger with more risks. 

I've been watching countless videos and numerous hours listening to Podcast.

I had a nice new truck, a vintage collector car, a motorcycle, and numerous other recreational toys.

Now at 53, I have a wealth of knowledge in the industry and am ready to get my toes wet in real estate investment and flipping.I found B.C. through 123 Flip.

Just wanted to bring it up on here, because i am no expert on the tax side of investing in real estate, honestly i am still learning the basics and getting my feet wet, so there are a lot of things that i have little to no experience in and if this was an actual honest way to go about things, then i figured it would be worth learning about and investing time into it.