I'm wondering if anyone has any good educational resources on how to get started buying "on the courthouse steps"- tax properties, etc.? 

We’ll see soon if that continues to be the case.Rents have doubled in the last 5 years and will likely remain high.

If you want to continue to have her as your resident, you can ask her for another pet deposit for the cat. 

And what if the end buyer wants to buy and hold the property and not fix and flip, are they continuously paying holding costs?

Our Mayor's focus on tech education, on fostering interest and innovation in future generations, and on helping businesses and entrepreneurs in the local tech industry work with other local businesses and leadership to grow the community proactively are all worthy of note.This post was not meant to be a sales pitch for Birmingham as the new tech hub of the world, that would be ludicrous.

I am a brand new forum member, currently educating myself on investment real estate. 

Some of my costs just to maintain, and these are just estimates as I dont want to look up the exact amountsMLS = $1,000E&O Insurance = $1,000Board Dues = $1,000Sentrilock = $300Showing Service = $300Continuing Education = $500Licensing Fees = $300

Then do it all again and continue to build your portfolio.

I personally would like to continue buying properties to rent out every year but he feels that is risky and will lead to unpayable debt.

Buyer will take over the title and continue to make payment to the lien holder on the Seller's behalf moving forward.