They're not far from my house (I'm in 4 Corners) and if you've been watching it you see prices have been cratering in there, but I don't think they'll get down low enough where it makes any sense as a STR at least in terms of making any money.

Which will cost money.

@Rein BehlkeYou will need to talk to a lender and usually put some money down if the bank doesn't like the financials.

There will be no gift tax due because it was the deceased owner's estate responsibility to file and pay gift tax and I received my interest by right of survivorship?

Has anyone found a way to reduce/limit Japanese capital gains tax in such situations? 

We invest all over the state with rentals and tax liens, but never in city of Jackson.

You have to find the Direct Seller and don't deal with Brokers His course it worth the money and his seminars are even better.

I make a lot of money on my single family.

If you can house hack to save money and get in the door I would do that.

How could i get this money without a loan because i still study at university.