And they would most likely be maintenance days.Anyway, would our travel expenses for this trip be deductible as long as we save receipts and keep a record of properties we looked at and realtors we met with?

I have the ability to live in an expense free environment, where I basically am only paying for my travel.  

If they wanted to be on time they would be and if you don't train this habit out of them it will become the norm.Some other people have commented about it's just a few days, so don't upset the tenant.

I was living at home traveling back and forth to RI every weekend to make this multi family work.

Personal finance and saving should be a larger component of the REI discussion, and it seems that Tony got started with a lot of good saving and living habits.

Excessive noise can violate a tenants right to enjoyment here is the new York lawExcessive noise and vibrations violate a New York State law known as the “warranty of habitability.”

of ALL improvements (whether preservation or otherwise)The cost of casualty insurance premiums, plus 12% per annum interestAny improvements made after the redemption demand are not recoverable by the investor.All rents collected or earned before the redemption demand may be retained by the investor.Knowing this, especially the information about preservation improvements, should make you feel more comfortable about making tax sale homes habitable and rentable, even though there are still outstanding redemption rights. 

Renters feel a lot more secure who have been traveling when they find that they have a manned guard gate to help them out and check them in. 

I'm going to guess that your properties have to undergo an occupancy inspection from the city, so what constitutes habitable and safe is set by the city.

As a licensed Real Estate agent in Florida, I planned to network in Florida with investors and agents.I would like to connect with like minded individuals within the Atlanta area, I don’t mind traveling within one hour radius from the Atlanta metro area.