.- Also, from my research I've come across the option to use Tax Title Certification instead of barment.

Gravel and posts come to mind as options.

I don't have the skill set YET to gauge rehab costs and try to BRRRR, but I'd like to learn.This is definitely a choice but my option is that you will do better if you focus on duplexes and cherry-pick a few SFRs as you come across them.As for your Strengths, it sounds like you have an excellent ability to save and your ability to bulk analyze data will serve you well to identify big-picture areas, property types, and characteristics to focus on.I like that you realize the first investment will not be your best investment.

I don't think there are many people doing that well on these now as there aren't as many options out there.

Open to seller financing options.

Borrowing cash from another source does create a lot of risk so make sure to stick to your numbers and make the deal happen where you minimize that risk.Another option perhaps not mentioned is a wrap-style deal subject to or seller financing.

Its interest income - unless you wanted to run it through a C corp but then you pay corp tax first.Other option is to use a deferred retirement account. 

@Jaren Woeppel , after looking at the available local options, we continue to self-manage although we export a number of tasks, ie. answering the phone.

Even if a family has high coverage, the insurance adjusters still want the lowest option so it's important to also be competitive. 

I have one fridge in storage as a tenant brought their own, so that is a mixed bag.Refrigerators and stoves are reasonably failure-proof appliances if you stay away from ice makers, water in door options, and other things that add complexity.