I think this is a great idea!!

Just seeking advice on the best way to approach such an idea.

Any idea will be appreciated in advance.

In that I would not own the home in my name (the trust would) under those assumptions.Is this even a reasonable strategy to jump start a real estate investment portfolio, any alternative ideas are welcome.I hope I have stated this with enough clarity, Please let me know if additional information is required to answer the question. 

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Hi @Braden Jackson, I have a tool that you can use to help give you a general idea of what properties in the area are worth.

While some sellers may not be agreeable to this idea, you might find that many are quite open to it.

The title companies don't want to insure Tax Sales, because the former owner can come back and say that they did not have notice, or proper notice and overturn the tax sale years after the tax sale happened. 

You can have great wins properly executing a strategy around STRs.