There are a couple of things that I would think about here, the timeframe you want to work with this agent (can be 1 month or 2 months or a longer time), whether you could do it for a specific area/city/town, or you could do it for a couple of properties you see.

The midwest and specifically Chicago has always been slow and steady - thank you for giving us a shout out @Scott Trench!

What area code should I look for in my budget and best area possible for that budget?

You can do as little as 10% down on your purchase price with a little experience, and then get up to 100% of your rehab budget financed!

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

The project was budget-conscious but impactful, ensuring the unit is ready for future renters.Reflecting on 2024: Wins, Challenges, and Lessons LearnedLooking back, my first year as a landlord was a crash course in property management.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

He will be totally hands off and only role is to provide money.My goal is cash flow and another investment(same as my father).I have limited free cash on a tight budget but have access to a heloc loan for expenses if needed.

I'm not an attorney or expert in AP specifically, but do have a working knowledge of it for Civil engineering/survey work and have had two projects where this came up and I was able to 'ride along' and see how it unfolded.First, if you 'know' the property has been taken by AP then there's nothing for you to do with the tax assessor etc.

Check with your accountant for CAL specific tax laws.