Tax sales are as-is and overall risky for a number of reasons, I think seasoned investors take these NUMEROUS risks into consideration with their bid.

I’ve done this numerous times in the past with rentals and had a good experience but now that I have my own place I want to take some extra precautions.

Numerous people have given input on this already so I will just say if you are interested in branching into Minneapolis or Nashville I have some colleagues who may be able to help.

His reports are nowhere near as detailed as Bill Warner's, but he is still a competent inspector.I have to disagree with Pillar to Post (at least in this area); we have had numerous issues with them over the years.

An added bonus it sounds like California I would only need to pay franchise taxes for the holding LLC even if I have numerous additional LLCs.

They offered to do the work in exchange for discounted rent, but then quoted a price of $2000. i respectfully declined and invited my own contractor to quote. 

We’ll set up an meeting and invite everyone.

I've watched numerous YouTube videos, have read articles, etc. but when it comes to designing a space or knowing colors/materials it's definitely a weak point.

My first step is to put together a project team as I have heard advised numerous times.

I have read numerous books on tax strategy so am looking for someone to really ensure that my wife and I are not giving Uncle Sam any more information than we have to as well as help us in strategizing for this year and future years tax strategy.