And if anyone is in the area I would love to get a coffee and brunch sometime.

I’d suggest starting out by networking with as many other investors as possible and be an active participant in the forums.

I am leaning towards renting but could be an Airbnb as well.

There may be an office specific for tax sale only.

To me that means it may be an illegal use of the property. 

Found an on market deal.Ppty was flooded during Harvey and unoccupied .But the big problem is lawsuits .As per sellers agent Hoa is sueing the seller for not paying the fees( shouldnt it be an HOA lien)First time hearing HOA will sue you .The second law suit is between seller and insurence company bvoz seller was only paid 1600$ as insurence compensation bcoz of the flooding .Insurence company tried mitigation but seller refused.My question is what should i know before submitting an offer.Will the deal close ?

I’d suggest starting out by networking with as many other investors as possible and be an active participant in the forums.

But this would be an ideal BRRRR.

I’d suggest starting out by networking with as many other investors as possible and be an active participant in the forums.

If you elect not to use your own realtor, or have your own representation as a buyers representative, then remember - the seller's agent represents what is in the best interest of the seller; they have a duty to you to be honest and ethical, but the fiduciary duty is to the seller.Since the seller pays the commission, there is absolutely no reason not to use a realtor; you can still hire a real estate attorney, but in terms of having more negotiating power, it won't be an advantage that I can see in your situation.Where are you from?