You'll get a better rate and avoid having to discover all the things you don't know while racing against the clock to keep your deal profitable.

,Remember that it is your house, so legally you can rent it to whomever you like, as long as you don't discriminate based on race, gender, religion, Etc.

I currently work full time as a software engineer and my goal is to use real estate to enable me to quit the rat race within 10 years. 

That becomes a race to the bottom.

I understand the shelf life of CRE and I see that this isn't a race I'm just not okay with the socio norm.

Off to the races.- Experienced some CapEx challenges.

Get you a cpa and you're off to the races.

I've had too many experiences where I've ridden that horse too long.    

I highly suggest attending a class to get your questions answered from the horses mouth.By the way, all tax lien sales should be delivered with free and clear titles. 

Unfortunately, my mentor does not have deep pockets so this has been an up & down experience but I know that I am here to help change other peoples' lives for the better so I have to do better in order for that to happen.I am very hopeful this is the start of my investment career because I don't plan to be just another person in the rat race of life forever.