Thus, an investor can purchase a foreclosed home and make improvements to it only to see it seized by the IRS as payment for the previous owner’s outstanding tax debt.

If you purchase a property with no loan such that you are not leveraging your money, you are missing out on a big advantage of investing in RE and you may be better off investing in stocks as it is much more passive.  

Doing it that would structure it more like a loan correct? 

Saving for the down payment is essential, and looking into various financing options like FHA loans or conventional loans can be beneficial.

There are some benefits for financing under an LLC (super fast refis, less paperwork, lots of loans), but also benefits for personal (30 yr fixed, low rates).  

Is that investment loans?

Directly North is still A market-Shawnee)It looks good with straight investor metrics using Fannie Mae conforming loans (25% down, 7.1% rate with a few points) and easy ARV monthly rent of $1700/unit ( I get this number based on the exact same floor plan in Raytown with complete rehab placing a tenant at $1500, and Raytown gets lower rents than Roeland Park KS.)

Looking to connect with agents, loan officers, and investors of course.  

Traditional FHA loan finance 3.5% down How did you add value to the deal?

So your pricing will be higher for a 80% LTV loan than for a 60% LTV loan.3.