We sold it a few years back even though we loved the location (you walked down the front steps to the sand of the beach - Properties with this feature in So Cal start at over $5M).We have achieved much better return on our San Diego RE but I sometimes question selling the property because of its location on the beach.

My wife lost her father and step mother within about a year of each other.You may want to talk with a CPA about any tax obligations that may result from your inheritance. 

If so, that's a first step.

You two are a step closer to leaving us behind in the 9-5 world. 

@Aldeshon Brooks congrats on saving your first $10,000, that is a big initial step.

I have cash in the bank about 6 months of reserves, including personal and business, what other steps have you taken?

The next step is running the numbers to see if it cash flows. 

But one step at a time.

I usually ignore where one person owns 4 or more properties as this is usually a cash strapped investor that will pay at the last minute.Properties that were transferred recently or has a new house also likely has a mortgage and the mortgage company will step in if the owner doesn't pay the taxes.I keep pruning down my list till it is managable.Then I start looking at them on the GIS system so that I can see what is (or was) on the property and the property lines.

The detailed steps that make up closing are: A title search is run just prior to closing to determine if there are any liens or assessments on the title.