That certificate would show open taxes, water, housing violations, citations, condemnations, receiverships, construction liens and other municipal liens.

Real estate investors often find themselves working with many providers between insurance, financing, property management, tax preparation and strategies, etc.

And any time a journalist or anyone else claims to know, the first question I have for them is: "If you say that you have access to this accurate crystal ball, then why aren't YOU a billionaire?!"

Having the ability to live for free, while minimizing the taxes on my W2 income.

Adding taxes and insurance would be an even higher payment. 

Here's the instructions:https://www.phila.gov/departments/board-of-revision-of-taxes...

The taxes are killer though, you're going to lose probably like 30% of your paycheck.

With 3 properties already, you're definitely not "new" anymore ;-) Doing a refi is very possible (depending on how much equity you've accumulated) to do those types of things...the issue can be the tax ramification that you face if/when you do it.

.- Taxes are usually much lower the first year. 

Finding good deals is nearly impossible with the prices, tenant laws, and taxes working against us.Since you’re considering the Midwest, I’d definitely suggest keeping Detroit on your radar.