Investment Info:Townhouse buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in San Luis Obispo.

Other than a website at $150 a title search pop, what can I do to make sure I don't buy a tax sale where I'm shelling out money to pay for unforeseen lien?

With this being a buy and hold I am tempted to go in and do the full gut and fix everything up to current standards even though it's not required.

Hey Meghan, Someone like you in your position might find success in buying an existing property management company rather then starting one fresh.

Investment Info:Other buy & hold investment.

In the past, I have owned residential real estate in remote locations ( other countries than my own ) and been successful in buy-and-flip, buy-and-hold, and some simple small-townhouse developments.

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I am located near Martinsville, VA and am interested in buying there and surrounding areas (Danville, Roanoke, Winston Salem, Greensboro, etc).If there is anyone else from the area or surrounding areas that has any contacts or resources as far as realtors, title companies, contractors, lenders, or even wholesalers, please let me know.