Bp, REIAs, agents that work with investors.Also just be open eyed that a portfolio of properties typically trades at a discount than if they were sold individually.

Typically the LTV ranges from 65% to 95% depending?

Just paying the taxes gives you no legal leg up on owning the property.....that is misinformation.....maybe they are referring to Adberse Possession which wouldn’t apply in this situation typically......state laws are specific.You are going to have to talk to a probate attorney in Your state.  

Not saying you couldn't get 1 million on a personal but commercial it typically is standard to have them higher. 

Looks much more full featured than I remember!

Just prune dangerous or out of control limbs, keep the grass cut, and edge if the other houses in the neighborhood typically all edge their lawns. 

One channel I know of that does pretty well:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeThir3L7kgmChWyHnKBWVw/featured

Typically, all it takes is reaching out to the lender and having them break it down for you.

You may need a lawyer, NYS is an attorney state and we typically use an attorney to handle title and sometimes escrow.

As for JV, are your familiar with typical terms and expectations of a capital contributor?