@Christian SmithWhile of course you should seek advice from professional attorney and CPA, it all sort of depends... 

I live in Richmond, VA and am currently looking for deals all over the state, but I have and will in the future be seeking properties out of state as well.My business model is primarily raw land, although I've sold a couple houses. 

More affluent areas are going to be difficult to see positive returns but the total return, cashflow, tax savings, equity build and appreciation all combine and depending upon what you are seeking, areas to buy are pretty straightforward.  

Hey guys, What's the best way to find plots of land out of state, Utah specifically?

. - You are right, the March Prop 13 was just school bonds, I got it mixed up with a November Ballot initiative the seeks to repeal for Commercial Properties, that definitely include multi family housing, Prop 13.https://ballotpedia.org/California_Tax_on_Commercial_and_Industrial_Properties_for_Education_and_Local_Government_Funding_Initiative_(2020)Interesting how much money Michael Weinstein has been able to pump into Rent Control Measures, due to his foundation, that makes money by selling medicine for Aids.

My failed expectation of safety is rooted in the frequent early morning visitors often get the wrong house on the first try, theoretically allowing for a dope head to walk into my house at any hour, the fact that the son is still at large and we could be raided by the State Police again at any moment, and the fact that the secluded nature of the area makes our side of the property easily surveilled by the other side - which is not optimal when my wife is home alone.My landlord is now seeking damages for the lost rent and has served me with an eviction notice. 

That's not tax advice and seek competent licensed tax advisers if you have questions on that.

Hello, I am seeking advice for someone who has no field experience as to what would be the first thing I should start out with when looking for my first property.

Are you also seeking help finding financing?

Hello, I am wondering if there are any private investors seeking entry into the Philly market?