when you say "being sold" do you mean the minimum bid amount or the actual sales amount? 

I did check Loopnet and it's all listed for sale by brokers and agents, so I don't think it is off-market -- right?

And watch out with scents—unscented products keep everyone happy.

Home went to tax sale county kept excess proceeds.

Like you a purchased my primary residence in 2017 as an estate sale and landed an amazing deal which still holds a large amount of equity.

What are the costs for the value adds, the expected hold time, and the expected sale price? 

It’s a smart move, especially since it ties in with your goal of saving for your first investment.For skills, you probably already have a good foundation with your sales experience—things like communication, organization, and dealing with clients are all super valuable.

If you want to combine two or more lesser sales into one higher purchase that is fine as long as your purchase meets the timing requirements for each sale.  

No tax so far I think.2) If I convert that partnership interest into shares in a PUBLICLY traded UPREIT I trigger tax on the deemed sale/exchange of the partnership interest into stock of the REIT?

There aren't many lake front properties in that area for sale, but there are a number that are in the 800k range.