A day before the redemption period was up, we paid the $1,123.34 tax debt and fees and bought the property from the seller for $500.

Not to mention, all of these fees are wrapable into the loan. 

Small issues with liquidated some other assets to fund the entry fee.

On one of my Indianapolis area properties I have to pay the trash/sewer fees (a fixed amount that might go up every 3 to 4 years).

You can use this tool to figure out that part: https://docs.google.com/document/d/100dRzu-iQEIZbR1adxIASdH2...Once you have that you should engage a local broker to discuss the options for those types of uses in your market and they will be able to help you understand the overall picture and cap rates of the various options.

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Have enough for 20% downpayment + fees+ and some more-Because of DTI, we cannot borrow money (no hard money or private money) for the new house unless we have tenants sign the contract with our current home.Does anyone have any suggestions?  

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Just spoke to a property owner we met here on BP.Very nice person who's been DIY managing their double-digit doors after being burned by bad PMCs in the past.Wanted weekly in-depth updates, all rents deposited in their bank account - and then they would pay the PMC their fee, and expected the PMC to use their PM software.Pretty much looking for a go'fer person, NOT a PMC.We wished them good luck.

Can a Florida realtor receive a referral fee from a New York realtor or broker?