The added benefit is the equity you have now created in your personal residence that can avoid capital gains taxes if you live there for at least two years. 

I don't include any "tax benefits" in cash flow calculations.2.

And another $200 in property tax.

However, in my market a nice unit can easily collect $120,000+ in rent (not taxes, fees, or other pass through costs) and when the locals demand 35% commission my 20% is a steal and isn’t a whole lot more work for the 25k+ a year I’m making per property.

Hey bigger pockets, I was just wondering what some older more experienced real estate investors thought about the idea of buying tax deeds.

Then, you sell and keep the profits tax-free because of the capital gains exclusion.

…we are waiting on $$$ for taxes, water and gas to run boiler system.

Let's talk about Capital Gains Tax.

Perhaps tax wise or ?? 

Someone who works out of state with fire and government jobs but maintains permanent residency in home state with intent to return on taxes, license, etc.