I may get a separate checking account.....I currently only have 2 STRs and may add a 3rd or 4th, but that would be it......record keeping would be so much easier...

@Mark Rairdon If you want to keep tax records for the homes, usually bill of sales are receipts when you purchase the homes individually.

Developing, surveying, splitting, and recording is no easy task right now in Kootenai County with everything backed up with long delays.

That is a real cash buyer (proven by public records).Next, when you have discussions with these buyers as to what they want, make sure you get the financial feedback from them as well.

@Rema W.Have an open and honest dialogue about how this is going to play outMake sure your tenant understands what the rules say and how they workDescribe in detail what happens when the requirements of the law are not metDo not let the tenant control any aspect of this scenario- especially if they have a record of late paymentsBe fair but firm

It also gave me a historical record with photo for that property and it's condition just prior to tax sale.

The first one can be the most challenging as you're building credibility and broker relationships - hard to go into it "brand new" but easier if you have a partner/coach that you can leverage their track record. 

Tax records?  

Granted, yes, the closing cost is partially dependent on the amount of the loan but its a small part since most of the title/recording fees are a set amount regardless of the amount of the loan.

He lost the house in December of 2019 when the foreclosure was recorded and the deed filed in the bank's name.