I think property owner and manager are working together to get him a lower rent after purchase or there is some kind of compensation for the management side that is not being disclosed. 

I’ve also been reading/listening to BP and reading through some of the threads on here.With all that learning and scouring of listings, I’m feeling kind of lost in the Utah market.

Would like to do something like this in L.A , but now even duplexes are priced at like $500,000 maybe on the low end with rent control tenants, it's kind of funny to see these being marketed as 'great investment property' when one would be losing a bunch of money by buying it.

Technically, isn't general life kind of a pyramid scheme in itself?

What kind of play is recommended for someone who has owned and managed, but is new to the world of portfolio building?

I'm not a flipper (yet) I'm a buy/hold rental kind of guy.Best of luck!

One question I have is does a seller financed sale typically require any kind of a down payment? 

I just finished a career as a professional ballet dancer in Aspen, Colorado but I have been coming to Portland for the last couple of years visiting my husband who moved for an opportunity here. 

Then when I purchase them from the tax sale (because the company never pays the taxes) I have the owner calling me all upset because I sent them a $10k redemption bill & damn near have a come apart on the phone once I send them pictures of their cashflowing investment property that was trash.It just feels like some kind of fraud is happening......Not that I care.

I found a really great local realtor who has been able to visit some areas/properties and do initial research, etc. and then I drive up once we agree to move forward with an offer.