I would also try to familiarize yourself with local landlord-tenant laws, including fair housing regulations, security deposit limits, and notice requirements for entering the property or terminating a lease.Prior to renting, conduct a thorough inspection of the property before the tenant moves in, and document the condition with photos or a video walkthrough.

I know you are there, but this is a market that is down from its previous highs by a lot.

Limited appreciation, old housing stock in need of major capex, population decline in many markets...Can you pick a market that's a couple hours away so the price point is lower, but you can be in-person and hands-on?

They have a realtor that is currently telling them they can sell for $280K, but no one else that has seen the property thinks it could sell for this much given the condition of the house.My husband and I have about 10 years before we'll be able to move home.

I currently go to school in Montreal so the market doesn't really interest me there for what i could paywhen I say I can get the all the money its just that it's not like I need for my potential partner to chip in but I just think that he should chip in, at least a little bit so that he would feel more "invested" in the project.

In a sellers market , I can see the sellers telling the buyers to just add the commission to the price or pay your buyer agent out of your pocket . 

So do tax sale purchases clear all clouds from title, making them marketable?

To invest in San Antonio's market, consider the VA Loan for Primary Residence, offering zero down payment and competitive interest rates.

@Gabe Goudreau If you're planning on fixing up the home and selling, it's best to make sure there's market demand for modular homes in the area.

What market are you in, what is the age of the asset?