It's no more than the info that can be obtained off every check you write. 

Depending on how your mom was able to obtain title and when/how it went into the trust with your uncle, you may have been able to save a reassessment at that time.

Ditto, you're looking at Certificate sales, not Tax Deed auctions.  

For some context, I have been told you can't close in an LLC in CO if you are obtaining financing, I am not sure if that is entirely accurate.

I am on pace to complete the Texas real estate courses this month and obtain my license next month.

I believe I have broken the goals down into obtainable steps.

You get a lot of the above in the process of obtaining a Real Estate license in many locales, and as a licensee you are generally kept updated on changes in the laws that affect your industry, either through required Continuing Education, or through local industry trade groups and pro-active business leaders.

@Thomas O'DonnellYou can look for partners that can help with obtaining a loan - offer to either do the downpayment or the property management part of keeping the units filled and updated.

Proximity to downtown Salt Lake City, reviewed property value and rental rate increases in zip code from last 5 years, turned the equity around quickly to obtain a HELOC and complete refresh work ourselves.

Increase your neighborhood value, better tenants, etc.And please make sure the property you acquire has a correct certificate of occupancy with the city.