Honestly if the property taxes are enough to make the rentals a bad deal I’d suggest selling.

My suggestion is to get them going in that route, buy a house they like, can afford, and see themselves in for 7-10 years + and then get going with paying it down.

c) how can I get better at marketing (in general) & marketing for Sellers any suggestions would be helpful.The current changes in CL doesn't really bother me to much, I just want to know if I'm waiting my time?

Current thinking is:a) 70% rule, for immediate resale scenariob) BRRRR, Build and hold as rental scenario Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

If not I would suggest finding a servicer to collect and manage that note. 

The suggested deportations will impact rentals if and only if Trump does what he says.

I'd suggest making sure to get a good GC/construction company for repairs.

He suggested calling them to negotiate something, to your satisfaction, as you previously stated, including removing the panels. 

You can read a book and multiple books, but unless you are out there doing it (I.e. getting bids and getting contractors to truly get you an exact estimate) you will be far off from the numbers you want and may even lose money on the flip/rehab.The best advice I would suggest in my experience is that you should get into the line of work by either partnering with someone or working with someone on some projects prior to going into a flip on your own.

What do you suggest I do, if there's anything else I can possibly do?