I know I can go through a lawyer but I was told it is a fairly simple process hence want to DIY.Regards,Xuming

Here is an article i found with a simple google search: about $5000 but i thought quiet title in georgia was actually higher.Tax Deed Services For Owners of Tax Deeds - Gomez & Golomb LLC

Your mentor has needs; try to meet them and develop a mutually beneficial relationship.A mentor can benefit your growth, but it's not as simple as one post on a forum full of strangers.

It could be something as simple as a toilet running. 

As you can imagine, our STR market is largely shuttered. 

Do plenty of research and find out what other mistakes have been made in your are and learn from them.Both are great options but maybe doing a simple pros/cons list for both STR and LTR.

Plain and simple, knows his stuff.

You can secure the property with a promissory note drafted by a lawyer or a title company, but keep in mind that “taking back the property with the note” as it is often pitched by gurus is not always actually that simple.

It's a simple 3x5" card that is folded in half.

If you are new to this particular strategy, you might be confused, but this is just a simple strategy that you need to understand and be aware of, most particularly if you are an investor or a shareholder.