How many square feet is the house?

In these situations, it is best to hold the sellers feet to the fire to get the tenant out because if they don't then the closing is delayed.

Is this a good way to get my feet wet?

Or add a few feet on the left side, giving you more room to turn in.

I'm planning on jumping into the upcoming Jackson County tax sale with both feet this year and I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with this process and any tips on what to look out for (potential risks) from acquiring one of these properties.

You’re an inexperienced investor on a tight budget, looking to get your feet wet as a long distance landlord?  

Finally made the decision to act on the opportunities and get my feet wet.

Part of it is commercial.  70 of the acres is 20 feet short of frontage needed for a subdivision, but could purchase from a neighbor. 

Furthermore, it's hard to tell exactly what's going on in that photo, but that tiny little branch looks too small to do any significant damage, and the dents appear to be hail damage (not typical of a tree limb which would be scratches not perfectly round dents).

House hacking is often considered a good way to get your feet wet and it allows for unique financing terms (FHA loan, etc).