I invested about $4000 in paint, tile, repairs etc to get it ready to be shown.

@Maynhia Stott Many states that sell tax lien certificates/liens allow counties to sell OTC - but it is up to the county to choose to do so.

Unfortunately, this is the end result in many instances when purchasing in lower barrier markets whether through a turn key provider or on your own  and the question of who will buy this property when you choose to sell is rarely given the time it deserves. 

I would buy again if I had the chance.Why I choose Fredericksburg?

If you are just painting and replacing carpet, you still need to move into the home within 60 days of buying. 

Start by researching the market to choose the right city and property type while understanding the local economy.

I started my OOS HML  career in Detroit and that was 2002 and WOW coming from our area what an education I got.. my clients that were doing turnkey at the time and all the buyers were out of state ( basically LA based) the local on the ground operator was very good he had all sorts of tricks to try to keep the houses safe.. the one i really liked was painting the copper pipes grey so thieves would not steal them..

I don't know where you fall, but if you are aggressive, then there are lots to choose from (more than 100 deals a month) and they are very easy to locate.

Painting, plastering, refitting out fixtures and fittings, windows and doors.

How do you balance these considerations when choosing a location?