A lot of times when there's a big assessment coming up, owners will sell to avoid it. 

What are some tips on what type of property to acquire and renovate that is likely to sell faster?

If you are unsure of the quality of the product you are selling than you will not sell the product.

Then the goal would be to either sell it off or keep it as a rental for a long-term hold.

Be wary of any of the courses that profess to teach you the secrets of getting rich in real estate and in fact, the only ones getting rich are the ones selling the courses. 

I plan to live on the property and eventually sell (it's vacant with no squatters).

Many people who sell say the reservations transfer but sometimes you don't want those bookings.

It is safer to stay away from properties with too high a yield because the risk is quite high??

Walmart is selling these TASCO cameras for $28 in Sports and outdoors.Here is a photo taken two years ago of a break in that triggered a connection with the owner of the property and due process notification of their unpaid tax liens.Break In

Fix that thing up and sell to the next first-timer out of state investor ;)