We are not used to credit cards.

Talk to a lawyer and lay all of your cards on the table.

A buyer may not be able to obtain financing if proper permits were not obtained etc.

I called the credit card co. but the dispute department wasn't open.

If you see a property that smells good (or bad depending on how you read this), leave your desires to purchase and your contact info on that card and leave that card on the front door.

Then I plan to acquire properties and such in Louisiana.As for as second jobs, I have been applying to some areas and it should take a year to pay off misc. and credit card debt and save for emergency fund.I really want to start off slow.Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.Thanks

I send xmas cards and such, and I give them giftcards for referrals.

IF the IRS has been properly notified by the foreclosing entity, the IRS can step in and REDEEM the property for the amount owed from the current title holder for a certain period of time.

The 2 family was purchased cash and I used my credit cards to bring up to date and to renovate.

There is no one book, or one source, other than an experienced professional, that can begin to provide enough localized information to enable you to make informed decisions.Expecting that all "Real Estate Professionals" should be able to properly advise you regarding investment property is like expecting all Doctors to be able to perform heart surgery, or all accountants to know the intricacies of the tax code.