Lien, State Tax Lien, Fed Tax Lien.

The final straw was when my property went into abatement after an inspection, due to the property management company's failure to address tenant requests for the exact items that caused the issue.

@Elizabeth Ross - make sure you are familiar with South Bend - houses for under 100k in South Bend can typically be in pretty rough neighborhoods, so be sure to do your due diligence. 

If you lived in the property you can sell it to capture the equity without paying taxes on those gains.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Details on the duplex:Price: $385kBuilt: 2012Size: 2674 sq ft (1333 each side). 2 story, 3B/2.5B each side w/ 1 car garage & driveway for both, fenced backyard both sides.Interest: 5.49%PITI: $2,698Current Rent: $1,350 but could be brought up to ~$1,600, maybe $1,700Yearly Property Tax: $8,340 (I don't pay any on my side while I live there so $4,170)Upgrades: Vinyl floor in kitchen of both units, new AC (central HVAC) on vacant unit, roof done 2016. 

Hi @Leon Jamison,I can recommend my contractor. my project was $420K, 7months, funded through 203K. we went slightly over schedule (10months),mainly due to a few failed/ repeat inspections, but we were able ton finish under budget.TBH, Im actually doing a second multi family reno project in the heights, New York Ave with the same contractor beginning March 2025.Anyways, you're bound to have issues when working with any contractor.

4) new roof, new HVAC, new water heater, ac panel, replacing plumbing to PVC5) framing (creating new bedrooms or baths)thanks to everyone that are willing to share this info according to their experience.Dean,  Each area is different due to material availability/shipping/labor force/etc...

One of the things we foreign investors love about investing in real estate in Mexico is the fact that real estate taxes are practically 0.

This makes a strong partnership agreement critical to protect your interests.Legal and Tax Implications: Consult with a real estate attorney to formalize your agreement and ensure compliance with local laws.4.