I will also target higher-end tenants in the future, and digitize the entire landlord process.

His objective would be for me to pay the $20,000 in back taxes before the lien gets applied and then do a 3 year owner financed buyout. 

You could fight this and potentially win, but you will go through at least 2 more days where you are sitting at the Alameda County Court house in Hayward to basically get an actual trail date.In my case I was fighting for 6 digits of $ so it made sense to fight it. 

If they are already in real estate they will want double digit $, if not then 8-10 is normalIn a fund I offer a preferred return with a waterfall

That Was My Main Objective Starting From Agent To Investor And Up.

Structural concrete must be poured below the frost line to keep from shifting during the freeze, and once you already have all the expensive equipment and labor out there to dig it out and build a wall 4', it doesn't cost that much more to just go full height and create some usable space.

There could be better management firms for your objectives and goals.Consider self-managing:  One property is pretty easy to maintain yourself, as long as you are willing to spend 10-60 minutes per month depending on the issues. 

If you have to put 20% down, you're limited (unless money is no object, then go ahead).You can qualify for up to 10 financed properties using conventional financing. 

The article summarizes Las Vegas appreciation for January double digits 12% vs national average of 4.7%.

Your agents only objective is to make a sale.