Third, we generally like the idea of diversifying our current portfolio with real estate and an additional income stream.

Thanks for reply’s, contacted several title companies none of them offered that service , I  am having a lawyer do it for me.

Instead you use those tax dollars to buy additional real estate. 

We were about to send offer to them but it looks like there is probably some big issues going on with them? 

Owners needed to leave due to health reasons, after getting offers way lower than market - I ran numbers and decided to jump on it and give them what they needed.

You may have success with Multifamily DSCR Loans for 5-10 units - then really once you are at 11+ its going to be a whole additional/different set of lenders - commercial mortgage brokers probably your best search/bet if its significantly above 6 units in your buy box

Prince Georges county Maryland offers 20% return on tax liens.

I am sure there is something I am missing here. lol    The reason people don't like to do this is that it adds a layer of complexity and expense, but it does offer many rewards.

Adrian, I would offer, Russ does have a point. 

Getting a contractor can be extremely frustrating especially if you need to make an offer without even looking at the property.