Hi David, you need a discounted propety, have you tried hyper focusing on off-market properties in your desired area.  

If your mental health is so fractured that you can't go to an Open House on a four-family down the block from you, that is something to focus on first.

This is where your focus should be, not buying section 8 rentals or focusing solely on increasing your portfolio by 2x, 3x etc.

Also is it possible to ask the county to reach out to these lien holder and inform them this was a judicial sale and that all liens is cleared. ( assuming county has power to get rid of the lien in this hypothetical)

So far, it’s going really well, and I’m glad we made the shift.For me, the decision wasn’t about issues with self-managing but more about freeing up time and mental space to focus on the next steps in our investing journey.Curious to hear others’ experiences as well!

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection. 

., when looking at small towns, focus on markets with strong rental demand—whether from visitors, local workers, or a growing economy.

Assuming you could take out a couple 100k you would have the buying power to start a cash recycling business (brrring or flipping).

I love that you're focused on helping your family and community.

Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.