I think asking these questions are well within reason.

Remedy after termination.If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord may have a claim for possession and for rent and a separate claim for actual damages for breach of the rental agreement, reasonable attorney fees as provided in § 55.1-1245, and the cost of service of any notice under § 55.1-1245 or 55.1-1415 or process by a sheriff or private process server, which cost shall not exceed the amount authorized by § 55.1-1247, and such claims may be enforced, without limitation, by initiating an action for unlawful entry or detainer.

That'd be fun! 

It would be an honor to see you again mate.I'll shoot you an email.Keep being great and speak soon 

I purchased a tax lien that was sold the next year with a “warranty deed” The lien was for 2022 taxes and the deed was transferred in 2023. prior to the transfer there is a long history of tax sales and different names paying taxes including a previous investor. how far back does the line of interest go and would the previous investor be considered someone who “holds interest” in the property?

Yes, it could be the signs of a certain personality defect, but it just as likely could be the sign of a young 20 something being "young n dumb" making poor choices. 

Very excited to be here and ready to connect. 

It sounds like you have a great plan for entering the real estate market, and a duplex or small multifamily could be a great way to house hack, saving money while building  equity. 

It's the easiest way to try being a landlord without dealing with tricky renovation projects.

What else needs to be done and WHY?