My CPA said it is legal. 

Once the title is clear of those pesky old liens, you'll be good to go.This is not legal advice, so speak with your attorney for actual procedural issues.Keep investing and moving forward!

An LLC is just something you paid 150 dollars on legal zoom to create.

Thinking about setting up a property management company to use for my rentals to show the income as part of the management company rather than personal finances.

Good questions, let me clarifyWhen you purchase a property, you hire an Escrow company to handle the transaction as a third party.

Consequently, uncertainty surrounds whether investors will receive a 1098 from their private lender, making it somewhat unpredictable.Not Receiving a 1098: If investors do not receive a 1098, they can still legally claim the interest paid as a deduction.

The seller's agent says that since they are not notarized, legally they are considered month to month and gives me an opportunity to make changes in rent or tenantQUESTION: Considering the above conditions, how do I increase the valuation of this property?

I'm looking for insurance companies for rental income properties.Cheers.

A bunch of investors like this location because its close to a lot tech companies.

Exactly, selling a tax lien is not a legal issue and selling the property is not an issue.