Assuming I am correct (which I believe I am but consult your tax expert), there is no need for 1031 exchange.This would mean the money obtained via the sell would incur no taxes and can be invested however your Mom desires. 

Go to YouTube and search BP podcast LLCs. 

You can also do a parcel search in the area and mark down all owners who are absentees.

Here’s the deal:$100k in capital available.Purchase price: $150kLoan Options:6.625% at 85% PP6.125% at 80% PP5.375% at 75% PPRents: $2400 per monthFirst deal with desire to grow.

I am looking to expand my search further if needed.

If you on the other hand, have plenty of time and desire to spend on RE as a business, then decide on your niche, educate yourself first, and take action.

I'm looking in the Baltimore area for possible buy-and-hold properties to rent out, but this question is general for any region.Let's say I've read around and looked in person and so I make a search on Zillow for a specific neighborhood I think is reasonable, say, 21212, with my maximum price of $150,000.What comes up is many properties, ranging from $30k to $130k.

We all want to buy a $20M house, private jet, be able to afford houses in the most desirable locations on the planet.

A title search of the property would turn up most of those issues, but you may want a lawyer to look it over for you before you decide whether to buy.

Search forums for strategies on occupied homes bought at auction, its outside my wheelhouse.