Through strategic marketing How did you finance this deal?

It appears this finance person becomes more important when taking a more strategic role with the company, and not necessarily just the debits and credits.

This is more of a strategic play for the future and I don't have time to pick up many extra properties unless they are very close.

Do you trust people and have you formulated a method that works for you on how to build trust? 

And, the right questions are formulated as you become seasoned in your experience and understanding your risk level.  

Tax sales are often strategic defaults where the combined liens on the property exceed the value of the property (aka negative equity or underwater).  

@James Wright5-10 years is when most syndicated funds mature/liquidate.It is normally beneficial for both parties(sponsor + investors) for this time period.Investors are able to to formulate a timeline of when they will receive all their cash-flow.

By selecting electives strategically, people can slant their education to meet their own particular needs better.When I got my degree in the 1970s, for example, one of the electives I took was Law in Management and Engineering.

I would really appreciate referrals to tax or legal professionals who can help me strategize and possibly file the paperwork for the structuring/shuffling of assets.

There ARE deals to be had on the MLS, you just have to be strategic about it.