Please help a first timer who is just starting to learn about tax lien certificates and has a bit of interest. 

You can get these with rates starting at 6.75%, and they don't require any of your personal financial information since they're an asset-based loan.One problem many lenders can run into with condos in FL is whether or not the condo is warrantable or unwarrantable.

If you don't need them then you can set the money aside to accelerate savings.

Saving up more money isn't the most fun suggestion but it is what I'd suggest.

The "exchange rate" for conversions of tax deductions to tax savings vary from investor to investor.

I've got a 7 year old daughter as well who wants to own mansions lol. smh I believe there’s a huge opportunity to empower more young people with the knowledge and tools they need to get started in real estate investing.

Cool seal does not save the overhang/drip edge and you will eventually get water down the walls.

I would save up a small emergency fund of a few months worth of cashflow for smaller capex and to ensure you got your calculations right and there are no unexpected expenses 

I'm looking to start investing, and i like the brokerages that double close since they help you through the whole process.

So, if you haven't investigated things already with the city you may want to start there.