Looking for some more objective thoughts on this.

The leasing or rental of units in those two family homes in which the owner occupies one apartment of that home as his residence is not covered by this law unless: The homeseeker or renter is a recipient of public assistance or housing subsidy; or,The leasing or rental process utilized the services of a person or organization whose business includes engaging in residental real estate related transactions; or,The availability of such unit is made known by making, printing, publishing, or causing to be made printed or published any notice, statement, or advertisement with respect to the rental of such a unit that indicates any preference limitation, exclusion or discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, children, marital status, handicap, veteran status, or public assistance or housing subsidy recipiency.The following text is effective 07/01/93  

Mine is also financial freedom so that I can spend more time with my family and be involved in local organizations that give back to the communities.  

@Twana Rasoul There's a San Diego meetup this weekend, organized by active BPers @Parker Cox and @Kevin Fox - part of a series held at different REI projects around the county.  

Recently i have been leaning towards a 4 unit for the reasons you have just listed and thanks for the double analysis tip will definitely help keep things organized for me.

Ed, there is not enough information to answer your questions.did you foreclose the right of redemptionhas the judge sign off on your tax sale certificateis the property occupied or vacantdo you have to file an eviction of the existing owner or tenantdo you have enough money to foreclosedo you intend to get a mortgage on itI have done many tax sales deals - my objectives could be ..... 1. sell it now after legal ownership is acquired2. clean it up and sell it for a profit3. keep it to rent4. offer it at public auction - let others bid against others to push the price way up5. sell it back to the owner6. put together a joint venture - raise money to renovate it 

I think you want to be really clear of what is owed versus what the home is worth before you sign up for that.If its still something you want to pursue - there are almost no assumable mortgages anymore, however if he quit claims the property to you and you keep the payments current, it is not likely the lender will do anything to object to this.

But our objective was to "fix & flip".

I am interested in this as well.As far as helping Houston out, here is a link to a donation website organized by JJ Watt.Youcaring.com Link

@Jonathan FarberThe objection here is to create a win/win/win situation.