I would also share pros and cons of paying taxes on the windfall versus owner carry.

market=Montgomery%2C%2...The lower property taxes in Alabama can help with your bottom line. 

If you aren't familiar with Baltimore, I would suggest it's a hard no and say that you are trying too hard to make cash flow happen talking Baltimore and tax liens and auctions.

Should I spend money on professional photos?

The book on tax strategies for real estate investor by Amanda Han and Matthew Macfarland.I read these two books when I first started investing and found the information very helpful.

@Stephen Fleming your cashflow probably won't be what you think it will be:(Have you factored in the new property taxes at homestead millage rates?

The second page is a page for the doctor or professional stating what the tenant is requesting and giving them a little info as to why we the landlord are asking for it. the 3rd page is the ASR with simple yes-no questions. the 4th page is the approval or denial with what information was considered as well as contact information if you want to allow the 2nd review if a larger company.  

Since it’s a new build, I was able to negotiate some great perks, like a 5.875% interest rate, no closing costs, a fridge, blinds, and even a backyard firepit.Pros:Good school districtLow interest rateMinimal CapEx and repairs (because it’s a new build)Low insuranceHigh-quality tenants (due to the school district and being a new build)Cons:Lots of new builds in the area, which could drive down prices and increase vacanciesThe Numbers:Price: $290KInterest Rate: 5.875%Down Payment: 25%Monthly Mortgage + Insurance + Taxes + HOA: $1,480 (I got really low insurance since it’s a new build and Alabama’s property taxes are low)Property Management: 10%Rent: $1,800 (this is under market because I wanted to rent it quickly—most units in the area were sitting vacant for 100+ days.

Stationed there almost three years, sold with profit and tax break for how long we lived in the house.

Kind of like a cash for keyshttps://martinezlawcenter.com/new-rental-laws-in-california-...Most of the long time investors I know haven't had problems but if you get a "professional tenant" in look out and call your RE attorney.