The tax sale process is EXTREMELY messy.

@Robin Roundtree, like most markets, cash flow here in Atlanta is extremely tight unless you're pursuing a creative investment strategy like rent-by-the-room or MTR.

This profession can be tough, especially when starting out for reasons mentioned above, but it is also extremely rewarding, fun, and allows you the freedom to live life the way that you want to live it rather than sitting in a cubicle being yelled at by 4 different bosses about a deadline.  

.- The other partner has two options in response to triggering a shotgun - they can either accept the offer for a buyout, OR they can in turn buy the OTHER partner's interest at the offered price. 

At least you should not be, if you pulled the trigger properly.

It is extremely difficult -- bordering on practically impossible -- to use a 1031 exchange to move gains from the sale of one of your existing properties into a property that you already own. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

It is extremely rare for a project of this magnitude to go as planned (almost never). 

I am aiming for a policy where my cash value surpasses premiums paid as fast as possible without triggering a MEC.

I was extremely upset but I was able to find another avenue for financing my properties.