Investors buy here because of strong jobs, strong rent growth, strong appreciation and the future cash flow but honestly many of my clients are playing the long buy and hold, appreciation game.

this would change the game drastically.. in the amount one could pay for the property at the sale. hope this makes sense.Also @David Krulac stated that these liens get paid in a certain order..

Mail is a numbers game.  

Remember this little nugget: There are 3 things you need to do to win the money game.1.

Everything you suggested was the original game plan the house will be a rental or air bnb and the land was bought with the intentions of having tiny hones put on it.

.- Diverse Property Portfolio: The area seems to have a mix of both residential and commercial properties, which could allow for diversification in your investment strategy.Strategic Location: Shelby's proximity to global markets via nearby airports, rail, and port facilities could make it attractive for businesses, potentially driving demand for both commercial and residential real estate.Potential Challenges- Economic Concerns: The unemployment rate of 13.0% is relatively high, which could impact the overall economic stability of the area and potentially affect real estate values and rental demand.- Price Discrepancy: There's a notable difference between the median listing price ($295,000) and the average home value ($201,945).

It sounds like you're ahead of the game here because you're focusing on your local market, which certainly makes things much easier. 

Having an agent (who's on top of their game) and who you mutually respect/get along with well, is there to reply immediately and provide you value.

As for why the way it was explained to me it seemed feasible to do, even this late in the game. 

With current rates, inventory and demand you may have to bring a little extra down payment.But real estate investing is not a great cash flow play, it's more a net worth game.