I consulted 2 lawyers with one proposing I start separate companies in each state and/or country that I own a property.

Tax Court. 

Hopefully they take the money and leave before I have to go to court.

Don't go by what the seller "thinks/remembers" look at the documents and recordings in the clerk of court, available online.

I'm also getting back into the swing of things after a small hiatus away from real estate investing (kids, cross country move from CA to OH, retirement from my 9-5 job), and I look forward to sharing a deal with everybody here. 

It is on a FHA approved foundation, however the lot is small and in a crappy neighborhoodIt would bring a much higher price if it was on 2-5 acres in the country. 

We invest in both countries and like them for different reasons.

I might even stop by and watch the eviction court for a bit.

Most days we want to buy more, some days we want to sell all and have a tiny house in the country, no overhead, no tenants, no stress.  

However, in many parts of the country it is a good (to great) deal, and you need some expertise to sort through all the facts.