you either get some money or you don't start the business.it will take you some money to start...not a fortune, but you'll need some. 

Fortunately, everyone in the City building department has been just amazing to work with (and I know what a rarity that is!)

We were fortunate to have enough W2 income to purchase the second house hack without needing any rental income, leases, or money showing on our schedule E.

Fortunately, my lending mistakes have been small and all related to underwriting.

Fortunately, I did not bid because I could not get any indication of the interior condition of the property and the exterior was pretty bad.

While my silly little competitors are killing each other try I g to fight over left over leads direct mail marketing (and pay a fortune for it) I sit back relax and watch my leads pour in daily... for free.So in conclusion.

Fortunately, I don't have experience with it.

And fortunately she’s been great!

Fortunately the seller's agent (who listed her property) was able to get hold of the seller and they are working with my new lender / title co to get the pay-off paid and note off the property. 

Sounds like you are working an area where they are slower.Call them and ask somebody how long it takes for the online site to update with the latest recorded property sale; they need to update at some point to send the tax bills out.I'm fortunate to work an area where the recording and the online availability are at about the same time - within a day typically.