After two years I understand for tax purposes I sell it as a rental.

Our mortgage payments started at $2300, but due to increasing property taxes and insurance, they have alarmingly risen to just under $3300.

Just make sure to familiarize yourself with how Texas taxes work. 

Im in NJ, but not sure it's the right market for me due to very high taxes and cost of houses. 

Now you have a brand new property that has no mortgage, rents for $2,000 a month with $300 a month in taxes, insurance ect…profit $1,700 a month.

So is that to say that California City is a place to avoid?  

How can I get over the counter tax deed list.

Worst case the irs says he should have charged interest and he owes $20-30 in taxes. 

Heck, you gotta pay taxes on it too, and you also run the risk of the unforeseen and problems along the way with a rehab.Lets see, I paid my fees and got back on MLS last May, and signed up for Privy.

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