@François DesCotes I didn't mention earlier but for most Texas tax sales you need to get a pre-approval letter from the county clerk stating you are current on all properties owned and paid on all properties previously owned.

He basically just said it’s a hassle having to go through the state to get approved to build them.

They're also less risky (legally) for a limited partner investor and have the backing of professional experience, etc.

The best thing will be to get an inspector to inform me of everything that needs to be done, then get my estimates.I'm already pre-approved for a mortgage with a bank, but want to use that as my very last resort bc they're strict with who you can use to do the rehab once you're under a 203K loan.  

I also attended a TREIA workshop on legal issues for landlords and had a real estate attorney review my application and policies, and I do move-in inspections with new tenants so everything is transparent and covered up front. 

@Joshua Callanan In Maryland, I go to the Department of Taxation website and search the legal entity search.

I contacted an attorney and he will do it for a $1,000 retainer as well as $250 per hour for the legal work involved.

If this is your personal home where you live currently or lived until recently - then you do not need a 1031 exchange and likely cannot legally do it even if you want to.

It took an additional 4 months to close and the seller ended up spending $25,000 in legal fees to clear the title.I'd get the advice of a real estate attorney. 

Keep in mind tax aspect may be different from a legal one, so you may want to consult with both: an attorney and a tax accountant.Disclaimer: I am neither tax or legal professional so this is based solely on my experience.If you would like more details about my personal experience feel free to PM me.Best!