The guy inside was named Alex; he wasn't the owner, but the contractor.

Hello – My name is Serge.

You are competing with local investors.

Quote from @Basit Siddiqi: You may want to research the term ' Debt Financed Distribution' Which does have a tax implication for the investors receiving a distribution.So essentially the loan is tax free if kept inside the Llc but not if taken into personal name?  

To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.

If you want to fix it up while it’s still in their name and then sell it tax free, fine.

Tacoma is a fantastic market with a lot of opportunity, so you’re starting in the right place.Here’s how you can connect with local experts and start building your skills:Attend local meetups and networking events.

For example, I’m in Orlando and CFRI is the local club.

It is also possible that either the folks in charge of the station, or the prosecutor have set a policy of not wanting to pursue non violent crimes, or even not paying attention to crimes against folks who are not local residents. 

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