Turnover is expensive, so that is where the money is really made IMO. 4.

BTW, does anybody know WHERE self-directed IRA's are addressed in IRS publications?

Obviously HOA fees are usually pretty outrageous when compared to properties where there is no HOA or it's a typical SFR neighborhood with typical HOA dues for things like cutting the grass in common areas, or servicing the neighborhood pool. 

There is a 1 year redemption period where the owner can pay their taxes.

Where are you finding cashflow deals in Ohio?

where does she have a drivers license?

(In other states there are very different processes where you can actually finance foreclosures and have 30 days to close, etc, etc.)The short version for Florida is that you have to have 5% of what you want to bid on a property on deposit with this website.  

This level of ease is something many sellers find appealing, especially if they’re in a situation where they need to move quickly or don’t want the hassle of traditional selling.- Explain the Benefits of Our Strategy: Finally, I explain that by listing on the MLS as part of our exit strategy, we’re simply maximizing the exposure of the property to potential buyers.

If you're coming in short monthly to cover these, identify where the "leakage" is. 

Just want to go where I'll have the most success house hacking.