@Tomas Falcon highly recommend you chat with @Samuel Eddinger!

Since tax bills are for entire parcels (typically, though not always) then it is highly unlikely that they somehow segregated the taxes for that small portion and paid it.

My suggestion is to buy a property worth more than $1M since anything cheaper for 4-plex will not be high quality.

The risk is too high of losing everything.

The truth is that New Jersey, especially Northern New Jersey, is a tough investment market due to low inventory, high competition, and high taxes.

Yields in Kansas City are very high.

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.

Raleigh's current market isn’t known for many off-market deals in high-appreciating areas, as sellers here know they can still get top dollar by listing.

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Here are some key steps to get started with the BRRRR method:Keep Learning: Stick with reading and watching videos from experts like David Greene and Brandon Turner.Get Your Finances in Order: Save up for a down payment, check your credit score, and look into getting pre-approved for a loan.Research Markets: Find neighborhoods with growth potential and high rental demand.