We get in there and they replaced some mechanicals but mostly carpet and paint with countertops etc.It's like an old car.

If you are designated a dealer, then the interest income will be treated as ordinary income.  

Roofs are installed to a design wind speed of 75 mph even in Maryland I believe. 

You will lose money investing in tax certificates if you are unaware of prohibitive species designated areas. 

I'd give the roof and mechanicals a hard look.

If it makes 10 after expenses it will be good like I said weddings there are 6k and up one of those a month will be great I will get a web designer to make me a great website once I get it cleaned and landscaped.

The driving factor behind this seems to be a 15% property tax on Foreign money, which appears as if it was designed to specifically target Chinese money in the market.

A friend of mine works for an Architectural company and they're developing a Tiny House concept and their model home is almost complete, but they need a structural person to look at their design.

As for 1st position lien, there are other liens which may be more senior - tax, mechanics, etc.   

Attending their conferences is a good setting where you have designated social time to ingratiate yourself to them.I also advise registering in every state you intend to market in, have an expert law firm prepare your offering documents etc.