The expenses would be coming from the tax pro filling out the forms for me, and not from some legal documentation I would need to obtain.  

I believe it's an advantage to do a live in flip as you can go at your own speed and make improvements on your own schedule and even do some of the work yourself and gain some experience. 

Just take a look at my profile to learn about my experience and read references from actual BP clients. 

If done, it will:  improve the curb appeal , lower maintenance, create more privacy,and add rv parking.

Who will pay the taxes on that portion of land and improvements ?

By Oct or Nov the names and parcel #s going up for 3yr back taxes are posted for the December auction.I would send a generic postcard to the ones that actually had improvements on it that appeared to have equity. 

Previous money that my wife and I spent in rent ($1200/mo) now goes to improvements.

So the deal is not as home run as it seems, though still a solid investment if you don't have to knock out a bunch of capital improvements right off the bat. 

Decided to hold once market improved.

As for the meetup, look for the details under my profile.