In the other two, it's new to seller but they are open to the idea.As far as the sellers, one is an experienced investor who wants out but isn't ready for capital gain tax.

We cant seem to get a conventional loan on just one income. 

Right now, I'm mostly a stay at home dad, but my dream is to start looking into that more seriously once my young kids are all school age in about 3 years, something that I can do to earn my family some additional income while maintaining flexibility to take care of the kids outside of school.

Is the $1500 income the rent or the cash flow after properly allocating for expenses?

Taxes! 

Any insight into Tax liens and deed sales in Louisiana is appriciated.Thanks!

Cost segregation has been a very popular tax strategy for real estate owners as it can provide significant tax savings.

i bought property at tax sale auction in Dekalb county Georgia, over 12 months ago, now i am doing barment,  i published ad news paper,  i sent 30 days notices to ex owners and all parties might have interest,  and the property now it empty / unoccupied.my question is: if 30 days notice expired and no body redeemed, can i enter the property and start to fix / repair the property, and rent it??

do we pay a transfer tax? 

If I have a beach house that is booked heavily in the summer but not in the winter, I could have a house in the mountains that would still be booked in the winter to offset the lack of income from the beach houseCons- Harder to manage from far away- Would need to stay familiar with laws in each areaAny thoughts?