Does it make sense to cheap out over the few thousand dollars it will cost to go through a proper escrow and title process?

The hard part is actually remaining disciplined to manage that emotion and not losing that conviction when it does get ugly.  

I invest out of state in Pittsburgh from DC and self-manage everything, but it's taken me years to establish the right contacts, develop seamless processes etc. that allow me to handle everything remotely with confidence.

According to a 2016 tax sale for Anne Arundel county, MD process document the rate is now 12% from there website.

It’s exciting to hear you’re diving into real estate investing and involving your daughter in the process — house hacking a small multifamily is a great way to start.

Even if you do not mess up any steps in this lengthy process, you are looking at AT LEAST 90 days before you get your asset back. 

I'm in the process of building my portfolio into the program but am concerned on it being a turn-key property accounting software.

if i buy a rent ready house off the MLS, and put it under management with a good PM... that's basically turnkey too just without the label and the provider.one thing i notice on BP is how many new investors think they're being guaranteed outcomes rather than processes. 

Hi Chad, @Denver McClure and I are working with a client on a 1035 scenario right now and it is an easy process.

And continue the process.