Alabama tax sales law has changed dramatically.  

If they bid $20,000, then $15,700 earns 12% interest and $4,300 earns 0% interest.Redemption prices can also jump dramatically if the property contains a residential structure, and if the tax sale investor makes repairs.

If the government backs off of the super high welfare and subsidies, the dramatic inflation should subside.

It is clear that you have done well with some solid strategies of using leverage, buying the right properties (at the right time in your market, it appears), trading up wisely, and letting professionals manage your property.In your dismissal of the concept of a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) and your “worry” about postings on this topic, however, you miss a very critical point, which is the dramatic reduction in original capital available to invest with that comes with your strategy.You took $50K from a 401k and were left with $35K to use as a down payment.

Rates are up dramatically over last 18 months, but prices have barely moved.  

Dwelling only is dramatically cheaper.I extend liability to the rental(s) from my personal policy for ~20/year extra per rental.  

Rather the mill rate adjusts so the county / city / school receive the funds they need for the work they do.Secondly, read up on bill 920 which smooths out dramatic increase (and yes decreases!)

Super old post but I saw it and figured I'd update it because things have changed dramatically since this was posted.

It can change future values pretty dramatically.

It's much more cheaper to invest here than San Francisco relatively speaking, but I've noticed prices have dramatically increased lately, which may impact my cash flow position.