about future plans for the area/site. 

Depends on if you've used your VA benefit in the past, your reserve situation, credit  and if you don't plan to use the VA loan in the near future to purchase a home, it could make sense.FYI- There are  non- VA 95% LTV loan programs without PMI  

I ended up getting out bid but since this realtor I've been speaking with only deals with HUD homes I will know for the future.  

That could effect the tax status, zoning, and it would change any future financing. 

I have a disabled brother and we’re making plans for his future security, and an AirBnb manager is actually high on the list, but there are many restrictions because of the location that makes it more difficult.

Our biggest hurdle is the financing aspect of it and we both know a couple of people locally who may be able to help, BUT we are wanting to start learning as much as possible to turning this idea into a future career as we both like the idea of employment independence as well as financial independence.

Our biggest hurdle is the financing aspect of it and we both know a couple of people locally who may be able to help, BUT we are wanting to start learning as much as possible to turning this idea into a future career as we both like the idea of employment independence as well as financial independence.

Whenever you plan to purchase a tax lien certificate, you must factor in average attorney costs and other possible costs such as maintenance (to avoid weed liens, etc.) and future taxes.  

@Maugno Mora That was a great investment and now that you did it with him you understand how plumbing works so it will save you in the future.

- It's only good for food haha).The quotes came back as such: $5500, $6400 and $7800 for a new 3 ton unit and installation..I was appalled as these prices didn't sit right with me so I decided to take matters into my own hands and do some on the ground research since I just so happened to be in Houston that weekend.They say your network is equal to your net-worth so I immediately reached out to my network of investors and got the contact of a formidable handy man in the area.We were able to cut out the multiple middlemen and go straight to the wholesale distributor (cutting off all middle men would mean going straight to the manufacturer but it's not possible to buy one off units from them).I paid $1000 for a brand new 3 ton unit and was charged $500 for the labor of the handyman...Needless to say, I'll be working with this handyman for future projects and repairs..Total cost - $1500 and 2 hours of my timeTotal savings - ~$6000Because of my spidey sense and network, I was able to save a ton of money, form a new relationship in the process, acquire a connect with the wholesale distributor and write this article..