Here's the deal: You don't need to withdraw and return the current security deposit just to collect the additional $100.

FlashlightTape measure/Laser measurePaper/Pen/iPadBinocularsReceptacle testerLevelMarbleDroneRespirator/Face Mask/Eye Protection/GlovesAQI testerWater pressure gaugeThermal cameraEndoscope cameraKnife Good list, in addition in my truck; ohm meter, megger, magnehelic, steel ball, air compressor  generator, plus stuff I'm forgetting

From there, you can research through zillow/redfin whatever but your best bet would be to find an investor/agent (I a one but based in Fort Lauderdale) who can guide you through the process.

Additionally, have a clear budget, factoring in potential repair costs, and ensure you understand the rules about earnest money deposits and closing deadlines.LLC for Real Estate Investing: Forming an LLC for rental properties can offer liability protection and may provide tax advantages, though the tax benefits are non-existence for rentals.

Additionally, there typically are additional state protections (outside of the agreement) based on where the fund is located.

I'd bet on Austin over 30 years, but again, not necessarily relative to SFO. 

Reach out using the message system if you have any direct questions or want additional advice.  

In addition, the gas bills have shut off notices and are not being paid. (3 units are occupied and utilities are all paid by owner).

Additionally, there was no business license registered in the City of Atlanta.Suspicious Communication: The individual identified as Chris Anderson had a heavy foreign accent and provided convincing but dubious claims about the company's legitimacy.Questionable Financial Arrangements: Upon loan approval, the wiring instructions directed the loan fee to a Capital One checking account under the name of a supposed loan facilitator—a 85-year-old woman in Florida.

In my experience in MO, land bank properties are very low priced (these are generally properties/parcels that weren't sold at the tax auction), but they often have significant tax liens on them that must be cleared in addition to the "sale price" AND they require a significant amount of rehab in order for the properties to be inhabitable.