I've seen south carolina work recently as well, but literally across the border in Fort Mill where the rent commands so much that it makes up for the nearly double SC taxes as a rental. 

But then again maybe they are making $100K but have child support/ student loans or a really expensive hobby (gambling at the Horseshoe Casino) that they love more than where they live.

@Dan WeberI am actually very familiar with the border of New Hampshire and Maine.

Hello everyone:I would love to have my question answered.I recently opened a Self Directed IRA to invest in tax liens in my home state, FL, but i wonder if I can go beyond Florida borders and acquire tax liens in other states.Thank you for your time and for a clarification on this matter.

It's a gamble.

Especially if you're getting help to do it.That said if you don't plan to use your degree in the relevant field going into debt to do so seems like an unnecessary gamble. 

Trading the big banks is just gambling on headlines at this point.

Maybe check with the local investors in La Crosse and border of Minnesota

If you were a seasoned investors and knew all the risks you might encounter, that is a gamble you might want to take. 

You can still name only large properties on the first list and gamble that the other property will close within the 180 day window of the first sale so you can use both in the purchase.