I assume the proceeds of the sale would go to pay back the tax certificate holder for back taxes, interest and court costs and then the overage would be split up by the heirs ?

Probably short term rentals have a separate form because of the lodging taxes.Your attorney or anyone else can sign if they have a power of attorney, but the instrument has to recite WHO the principal is.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

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I wouldn't be so broad with your criteria. if I was looking in Texas it would be Dallas, Houston, Austin. top 3 markets. in florida we do miami, in ohio we do columbus. those are the #1 net migration cities and we focus in the urban core where migrations tend to be for younger population who have the purchasing power to rent or buy. 

Should I deduct the cost from their security deposit or is it considered normal wear and tear?

AI will be able to construct homes at near zero cost.

It depends on what your contract allows for ... and suing will take time and cost money. 

Building cost has almost doubled in the last 4 years taking B and definitely C markets out of the picture for new builds.  

Yes, someone has to pay for the total cost up front and then tenant reimburses them.