You're in a good position and there's nothing wrong with the strategy you described.

Love your strategy and how your tight on your criteria.

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The answers to your questions depend on your strategy in acquiring properties at tax sales. 

July and August were our best months ever.While I understand COVID is still around, the strategy is still solid.

Sanjeev Advani, a beacon for professionals and investors alike within these industries, offers a deep dive into strategies that promise not just survival but prosperity in these competitive fields.Navigating Real Estate with AcumenThe real estate market, with its cyclical nature and regional nuances, requires a keen eye and a forward-thinking mindset.

One strategy I like to do is build in seller credits into my offers so the loan covers the closing costs, e.g. if you wanted to offer $500K for a property, offer $510K with $10K towards closing costs and that $10K is supported by the loan and can be used on the costs I mentioned above.

It's a testament to the power of experience, relationships, and sound financial strategies in building a successful investment portfolio.The plan?

Is there a specific strategy that you'd recommend for someone young like me to get my feet wet or should I just go with what I'm most interested in and have the most knowledge in, which is buy and hold rentals?

I'd be happy to talk through your strategy to see if I can add any value.