REITs are typically easier to manage and can give you exposure to real estate without being directly involved.Explore Commercial Properties: If you're intrigued by the idea of parking lots, you could explore other commercial properties or mixed-use spaces.

To get started, define your investment strategy, run cash flow and ROI calculations, network with local investors, and explore financing options like DSCR loans or HELOCs.Good luck!

But on this specific guy, I jumped on a call to explore the program and it was a high pressure sales call, it did not feel organic, not trustworthy and certainly did not feel the right fit.Why would someone spend 10k on a so niched-down space of real estate when they can get someone for the same amount to teach him/her everything?  

Here are a few avenues folks often explore in times like this:You are already on this path - Owner Financing: It's great that the seller is willing to finance a portion of the deal.

At the very least, it might be worth exploring partnerships that align with your goals.

These documents include your operating agreement/ corporate bylaws, articles of organization, certificate of standing, and the EIN letter. 

For additional questions, checkout this article on Cost Segregation FAQs.Have you had a cost segregation study performed on your apartment complex?

A legitimate wholesaler will likely have more off-market opportunities in the pipeline that you can explore/analyze.

Regarding Articles of organization.

There is no set time for the county to foreclose on the property via a tax sale, according to this article purchasers of the tax lien certificate have to wait 5 years, as the owner has a redemption period after the tax sale, so you could be waiting a while, and if I'm not mistaken, you have to pay the taxes each year until the 5 year period is over, then you have to file for a deed or file a lawsuit to quiet title.https://smartasset.com/mortgage/how-to-buy-tax-liens-in-cali...Hope this helps,Dustin