At that point, the clock will restart by 5 minutes after every counter bid, until the bidding stops.With mortgage foreclosures you'll want to guarantee that the property is vacant to avoid going through a messy eviction battle.  

While not fun, I have managed to get through the issues and returned home to everything being solved.My biggest challenge is finding a handyman I can trust for simple/small/medium jobs.

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Mitigation Strategies:Consider qualifying as a Real Estate ProfessionalGenerate passive income through strategic investmentsPlan property dispositions to release suspended lossesMake appropriate grouping electionsStructure leases to demonstrate active participationThe Bottom Line:Cost segregation studies remain a valuable tax planning tool.

Another way is by networking with property owners directly, such as through direct mail campaigns (trying checking Corefact)

#McCormickI have some Youtube videos (link in my profile) that will help with some of your questions and I'd be happy to have a call to help walk you through the market and what you should consider when looking here.

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection. 

We’re looking to increase our lifestyle through the decrease in housing and built a little passive income medium term. 

Anything that involves a load bearing wall will generally need an architect IME, but it can also be required (maybe indirectly) through the jurisdiction's building code/enforcement.Got it, thank you for lending your expertise!

It may be more difficult to get financing and a good rate buying through an LLC.