Many lessons have been learned firstly is you can’t be too nice or trusting and second is, don’t wait to figure out the refinance and cash out process and until you are almost done with rehabbing the property because currently going through a very lengthy, cash out refinance ordeal at the moment as I’m trying to get financing terms finalized as we speak.

Scaling up is a big leap, but breaking it down into small, actionable steps—like building a deal pipeline or starting conversations with potential investors—can help keep the process manageable.I’m based in the PNW (Seattle), so if there’s anything I can do to help or if you’d like to collaborate on deals in Washington, feel free to reach out.

We are working to help people evaluate their situation and manage properties while these court actions are in process.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

I can't emphasize this enough: it is absolutely crucial that you hire an agent or manager who knows the area before buying a student property here.

I wonder how involved would I still have to be if I hired representation?

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.

CA's Secretary of State forms list the name and address of either a manager or member, so unless you're hiring a third party to serve as manager of your LLC, anonymity is very hard to achieve once filing publicly in CA.As to the probate part, you're right that going through a court probate is a huge hassle, including being expensive and time consuming. 

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.