Once the lien matures by the state statutes You then can apply for a Tax Deed.

I am currently selling on ebay and I just applied at a local arts and crafts store to get some income for REI. 

The process was pretty similar to applying for a home mortgage on your personal house.

Damage above normal wear and tear from the time the lease was enacted apply. 

If you are not in those states what I say may or may not apply to you.

Only way to know for sure is to apply.

Elance & oDesk are being acquired/rebranded by Upwork...Upwork  also has a recruiting team that can help you find a great freelancer based on your job specifications, budget, required skills, etc.The recruiter will source and invite freelancers who fit the requirements to apply to the job and shortlist the best applicants for you to interview and hire.

If you're working with an agent that doesn't require some sort of Buyer's Broker agreement, you're probably working with a part-timer or someone who doesn't value their time.My Investor / Flipper agreement only applies to properties I introduce, but also commits the flipper to remarket the property through me when the project is complete.My time is too valuable to waste with people who have zero commitment.As to dealing with the listing broker, it is CRITICAL to remember that a seller's agent is legally and ethically required to get the best possible deal for the seller.  

The only property tax discounts in Mecklenburg county that I am aware of are for the elderly low income households (65+) and/or disabled veterans and that only applies to their primary residence.  

For example: If you earn $10000 from your rental property and in your tax you show that you had $15000 expense (= $5000 loss), the next time you are applying for a mortgage for another property, $5000 will go toward your expenses (5000/12 for each month) and it will impact your debt/income ratio.Does anyone have an insight about this?