Also I would recommend focusing on finding buyers who are doing over 20 deals a year and really developing relationships with them to understand where and what they are looking for.

If they choose to rent a property, that implies they are accepting it in "as is, where is" condition.

(c) Liens for special assessments levied upon the property conveyed that were, at the time of the sale under this chapter, not included in the amount necessary to redeem the tax-defaulted property, and, where a taxing agency that collects its own taxes has consented to the sale under this chapter, not included in the amount required to redeem from sale to the taxing agency.

Where I lack understanding is at what point do you start making money for example you buy a duplex lets say it was 300k the monthly mortgage is 2,500 each renter pays 1,500 thatd 500 cash flow which is I guess “profit “ but as the landlord you're responsible for major repairs such as but not limited to roofs, plumbing issues, electrical issues that all can be expensive you would have to have money saved so that 500 cash flow is profit but wouldnt it just have to sit in a bank account? 

If something comes up where plans change they understand, but they want to be aware.

I proposed to put down 20% (50/50) on a house where we can live together and invest the rest on other properties since she said she does not want to live in a house that is only mine...I won't ask why.

Where is a good place to find duplex/triplex listings??

where is the property located 380k is low end for your area .. 

More maintenance on the balcony depends on the values. we have 7 zips we build a triplex in and some of them we have considered adding balconies if the market calls for it. another way to do it is on the back where the walk up is if they are truly apartments you can add it there. depends on the level you are after. 

My ultimate goal is to buy and hold multi-family apartment complexes. With that, said I want to know about every aspect in real estate investing. With no experience and little knowledge in real estate, is there a stra...