You may also simply say we did it once, it worked out well for us financially, and now we just want the freedom of not having so much capital tied up in one place.

You are simply the winning bidder who gets to have first right to “purchase” after the redemption period.

Roam simply helps people find homes that have these types of loans.

@Tyler Schmick  Tracy was simply listing four common management software used by bigger portfolios.  

this is what privy/propstream does but you can just simply use redfin

It’s a fairly new regulation and as Airbnb and STR have exploded in recent years, the irs agents simply don’t have enough experience with hosts returns, like they do real estate investor LTR returns. 

If you're well capitalized and simply want to experiment, either Option may suit you.

Is that a standard thing or just simply what one lender might offer?

Sale Price: $525kPurchase Price: $325kMortgage Left: $268000Estimated Gains: 224kMy portion of the gains (after 50/50 split with wife): $112,000Questions-Do I have to purchase a home of $525k with my $112k or simply a home of $112k or higher? 

This is simply trying to make the three points of an overall thesis:1.