Just looking to see if this is the expectation nowadays or am I way off on having RentRedi handle this for me. 37$ + tax ( approx 42$) and ask Tenant to  fill the application and pay directly instead of me being middle man.

If you haven't already, you should be receiving your property taxes soon. 

I've never had a tax sale turn out to be void, but it is my biggest fear with Alabama tax sale investing.

There are plenty of books and podcasts on negotiation and communication that will give some good tips. 

Any insights & tips would be appreciated!

Over the last 6-7 months, I’ve been doing my best to “get smart” on real estate investing, starting off with Rich Dad principles, which led to Rich Dad Advisor (McElroy, Sutton, etc.) audiobooks, which led to BP podcasts and doing YT research on tax benefits…I’m feel ready to take action and start putting everything into practice but still not certain which method is best for my first investment property.

Add taxes and insurance and you're looking at closer to $3,000 a month.

Factor in all your expenses such as property taxes, insurance, repairs, maintenance, repairs and potential rents. 2.

Factor in landlord friendly laws, 4 lowest property taxes that don't reassess on the sale and the straight cash flow is not as important.

Came across the real estate professional status which could help her in convincing her to let go of her w2 (with tax savings).