Listen to Quarles pod cast for a pro.When we started in the Timber business in the North west I created my own custom data base. ( pre google an lap tops just came out and Oregon has great aerials photos available to the public so this was key)We created a custom data base that had every none commercial timber property of over 10 acres that had observable timber on it. this from the CA border to just south of SEattle about 20,000 properties it took almost 2 years.. we then hammered that data base and it took an average of 7 to 15 touch's before we landed a deal and even with all of this a great year for us was 50 transactions.. out of all those refined and defined leads.

If he is truly a passive investor and simply wants to invest the money for a share of future profits, then define that relationship clearly and set expectations for what each persons involvement is, and how frequently you should discuss things.

There are "grey" strategies to fit things into expense instead, like using dollar limits to define generally expensed items vs amortized items.  

I think it's close enough to get to if needed and the prices are definately more manageable than NY.

Work backwards, define where you want to be and work back until you find a step you can make with your current situation.You have 25k and a full time job.

Both can result in a flexible and secure investment with minimal market risk.Tax Sale Defined further...A transfer of real property in exchange for money to satisfy charges imposed thereupon by the government that have remained unpaid after the legal period for their payment has expired.Tax sales are authorized by state statutes to collect taxes that are long overdue to the state government from negligent or unwilling individuals.RequirementsAny sale of real property for delinquent taxes must be conducted in compliance with legally imposed requirements, or it is not valid.

My goal is to achieve WEALTH that as being defined as having Passive Income that Exceeds my Living Expenses!

So, I need to know if there would be any issues if I got the tenant to sign a new lease that's only two weeks long with defined dates.

This can be illegal in some states due to brokering laws (i.e: what a state defines as brokering.)

For example, "remotely throughout the U.S." is somewhat vague, but defining a specific market you'd like is a more workable goal.