Installment sale in particular might be helpful from a tax perspective depending on your situation.

In which states would I have to file tax returns? 

His brother died over 10 years ago and he has been taking care of the property and paying the bills and taxes ever since.How do I go about ensuring the seller has the right to sell the property. 

If you want lower fees, more virtual training, but less personal connection, eXp and Real can work.

Median Rent rate: 1600/uassignment fee: 15,000.       

A self-directed 401(k) plan offers the small business owner one of the last significant tax benefits.

Would it be under the business tax id number which would be brand new (so no history yet) or would it be through me personally through my own credit report/history?

A cost segregation study is a strategic tax planning tool that separates the assets that have a shorter useful life and can be depreciated over 5, 7 and 15 years from the residential rental property or nonresidential real property that are depreciated over 27.5 and 39 years, respectively.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

STR regulations and taxes are becoming harder there, and properties are pretty expensive!