In the end it took 100k off my tax basis which is still a large increase but I can afford it without having to sell and it gives me a huge equity boost so my quarter million dollar house is now a half million dollar house but it being taxed at 400k which was bound to happen sooner or later.thanks everyone for the help! 

In some states if the previous owner doesn't pay, then you can foreclose, but at that point you haven't made anything and then will have the expense to foreclose...and in some places you may also have to pay off all the years of previous liens.Buying land vs houses. 

Best regards,Eden I am a realtor in Memphis that specializes in investing.

My name is Nihoa, I am a college student in Southern Utah and I have been listening to the bigger pockets podcast for a year on and off.

If you're looking for better cash flow, first off you will definitely want to get something that you can add value to and up the rents. 

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Quote from @Mehul Mehta: Dear teamLooking to buy the5861 N Ridge Rd W, Ashtabula, OH 44004Which things to keep in mind while buying Land> 1ST OFF WHY?

I built my wholesaling operation off Podio.

But the edges are in a flood zone, and there is no road access to the property during floods.

It's probably a slower road than coaching, but it is a start....and hopefully at the end of the 5-7-10 year hold, you have some cash flow to show, hopefully 2x-3x your initial investment, some depreciation along the way.