I have been looking at factors that affect where I would like to live (weather, politics, taxes, night life, etc.) but I am guessing that these don't necessarily indicate a good financial investment.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

The sale is in the county tax records and it is the highest sale price ever in the community by a significant amount. 

Good news is that the total due for the unpaid taxes is still well under the market value.  

They will tell you how much house you can afford.Step 6: Work with your agent to make offers on properties that fit your criteria.Step 7: Do this until an offer is accepted, conduct due diligence and proceed to closing your first deal!

I have a tax question.

I think you are seeing a rise in HH among Millennials/ Gen Z due to everything becoming more and more unaffordable. 

heres whati got froma recent e-renter screen. propspective tenant got a notification that they failed and called me asking why as her credit score is apparently above 630Credit CheckYour applicant does not meet your minimum criteria at this time.6Total Trade Accounts$5,xxx.00Current Balance Reported on All Accounts2Total Negative Trade Accounts$1,xxx.00Past Due Reported on All Accounts0Negative Accounts in Collection$0.00Total Monthly Payments0Disregarded School/Medical LoansLatest Delinquent Payment (if reported)Top Risk Factors Affecting GradeSerious delinquency, and public record or collection filedTime since delinquency is too recent or unknownProportion of balances to credit limits on revolving accounts is too highNumber of accounts with delinquency

My total of all annual expenses is about $220K- everything, insurance, haircuts, leisure travel, property taxes, etc all included in thereI dont want to semi-retire any time soon, but I think it's smart to have long term plans.

I currently use Livable for submetered water/sewer/trash billing, but I would like to switch services due to constant billing issues.