I would suggest that you find a partner or mento who has done it before.Many of the investors that I work with in your position find that buying New Construction investment property from a builder is a better option. 

There is no set time for the county to foreclose on the property via a tax sale, according to this article purchasers of the tax lien certificate have to wait 5 years, as the owner has a redemption period after the tax sale, so you could be waiting a while, and if I'm not mistaken, you have to pay the taxes each year until the 5 year period is over, then you have to file for a deed or file a lawsuit to quiet title.https://smartasset.com/mortgage/how-to-buy-tax-liens-in-cali...Hope this helps,Dustin

Hey @Andrew Self Are you going to buy a property through an LLC or your personal name?

IMO those numbers make a lot of sense.I think its better of an investment than trying to buy OOS.

I'm a digital nomad who purchased a 4plex in Carson City, NV a couple of years ago as a buy & hold.

Can you sell the car and buy a junker for a year or so? 

You’re going to have to buy at least $1M (or whatever you clear after selling costs.), worth of replacement properties, not $500k.

Based on income alone, I could buy a 30k lot in sky harbor and build a 2 bedroom 1,400 sq ft cabin that generates 50k to 60k in rental income all day long (if not closer to 55k to 65k).   

you need to dodge capital gains and foreign buyer tax.. you should consult a tax expert..If I was in this situation I would just sell (not advice) and buy a cash flowing mobile home park in the midwest

or any experience buying homes at auction in Sac?