.- Also, from my research I've come across the option to use Tax Title Certification instead of barment.

Gravel and posts come to mind as options.

Open to seller financing options.

Its interest income - unless you wanted to run it through a C corp but then you pay corp tax first.Other option is to use a deferred retirement account. 

@Jaren Woeppel , after looking at the available local options, we continue to self-manage although we export a number of tasks, ie. answering the phone.

I spend all day sourcing deals now.

If you’re really set on building a portfolio, this might be a good way to go since it’ll give you the liquidity to take on more properties.BRRRR: If you’re leaning towards long-term rental income and portfolio growth, the BRRRR method could be an attractive option, but you’re right to consider the numbers carefully.

I have one fridge in storage as a tenant brought their own, so that is a mixed bag.Refrigerators and stoves are reasonably failure-proof appliances if you stay away from ice makers, water in door options, and other things that add complexity.

I recommend you reach out to a company like Corporate Direct to get solid advice on this and not try to piecemeal it together from various sources.

You will see @Bill Gulley list some very good sources.