Search the county probate court recordsMost probate filings are public.In many counties (including Alabama), you can search online for:the deceased owner’s nameestate filingsopen probate casesIf it’s in probate, you’ll usually see an estate case with a personal representative listed.2.

Two weeks ago i moved to Birmingham AL and im ready to start moving on these goals.

Have you ever gotten hit by long redemption periods in states like Kansas or Alabama?

Quote from @Al Watts: @Roger Hobbes "Almost all Black homeownership in 1960 was concentrated in lower-graded (C/D) neighborhoods.

I’m based in Alabama and work closely with investors on acquiring off-market and tax deed properties, as well as helping folks recover surplus funds from foreclosures or tax sales.

At this point, you’re basically investing remotely either way, so you might as well choose a market where numbers are stronger and property management is already built out.Some out-of-state markets that are beginner-friendly with solid rent-to-price ratios:Akron & Canton, OH – Affordable entry points, consistent rental demand, strong cash flow.Columbus, GA – Stable military/manufacturing economy, good PM availability, lots of rent-ready inventory.Huntsville, AL – Job growth + appreciation play, still landlord-friendly.Birmingham, AL – Cash flow focus with reliable PM options for out-of-state owners.Since you already have access to the $60K HELOC, consider using it strictly for down payments rather than renovations.

Quote from @Kefah Al-Ramahi: Hello BP friends,I am a new investor and looking into Columbus, OH market, I need to build my boots on ground as I am out of state investor.

In Alabama, for example, any property management company will advise you to factor termite protection and routine HVAC cleaning and maintenance into your expenses. 

Quote from @Al D.: @Kevin Carpenter Specifically to address your question about how tenant’s insurance benefits the landlord:Imagine you own an SFR that is tenanted and insured by you as a rental property.

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