Today, there are properties with indoor basketball courts, lazy rivers, movie theaters, and exterior spiral slides going from the upper deck to the lower deck...truly creative ways of grabbing the first round of renters.Even though my rents were steady because I had a hefty repeat renter business by then, I realized that this trend of having a large luxury home was not enough if I wanted to capture more renters.  

Identifying the replacement properties is the first potential pitfall.Although you are only required to identify replacement properties during the 45-day window, you may lose your tax deferment if you are unable to or choose not to close on them.

Also with these properties, you can buy in bulk for flooring, window coverings, fire alarms, etc.  

As either tax deed or tax certificate owner, you can change the locks, secure the windows, and start making repairs.  

House was for sale and I did not have a realtor yet so I just walked around and took a peek in the windows, I think it was a remodel/update or new build, but fit in seamlessly. 

Have sheets of plywood to cover any other possible access points (use torx screws) for the garage or windows.

With making an owner's draw, it appears this might be opening the window for this?

Definitely must have a 2 night minimum stay and a 1-2 day window to book (no last-minute bookings.

Windows always have been leaky - fine, I get that.  

Also NEVER mention even in passing something you would like to do to the property like “I really would like to install new windows or repaint the exterior of the house,” etc. because the tenants will pester you about it until you do.