It sounds like you’re seeking more in-depth tax strategy help, which is critical, and this might be a sign that it’s worth continuing to search for someone who can genuinely partner with you and offer the value you’re looking for.

Seller is just continuing to pay the taxes, even though he "doesn't own" the land...until/unless he hires an attorney to do the title search, he won't ever be able to sell it or develop the land. 

I got my real estate license in my late 20's, kept updated on continuing education, but only activated the license after all my kids started school. 

I just don't want to continuously travel here.

As October rolls in, the weather is cooling and real estate continues to do so as well.

Otherwise it continues to self heat and will cost you money.

Hey, I love the SB/Mishawaka/Elkhart area, and I'll continue to invest here, I just need more deals!

As I continue to grow my portfolio, I'll want to eventually diversify a bit into other strategies.

Do buyers have the legal authority to give the tenants 30 days notice to move out immediately upon the deal closing if they don't want to continue having them as tenants?

The fact that the male continued to help with the rent after he left is not your business at all.