I've seen too many scenarios where its cheaper actually to pay the tax than other options. 

The homes we are looking at are between 75-120k and I would really like to stay in the lower range of that so we can generate a better monthly cashflow, however I am learning that most lenders will only go as low as 75k (which would actually be a 100k deal with 20% down).

Ditto Micheal Tierney- There are always deals that look good, but when contractors are so backed up and overpriced, it's super hard to turn the "deal" into an actual win months later.

and can find no confirmation that things like advising what actual value of hone is has been done. 

Original List Price: $209K ---- Actual Purchase Price: $194KEstimated costs: $10K ---- Actual costs: $15KDesired Sale price: $300K --- Actual Sale Price: $275K What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Actually, my remaining rentals dropped 10% because they just reassessed this/last year. 

But if that's the case, I actually think being on the project management, property management, or finance side is likely more helpful than sales.3.

Here's the main reason why:  equity partners have an actual stake in the profitability of the venture. 

You are required to calculate depreciation.If your net rental income is negative and your income is above $150,000 and the property is classified as passive, the excess loss will be carried forward to the following tax year.

What takes the longest it the actual Sheriff's eviction which is running about 8 weeks after judgement.