Also would love any feedback for someone who is just starting out in real estate in this area. 

Great to see you diving into fix-and-flips!

You can also attend property management workshops or landlord associations to learn the ropes from an operations standpoint.Since you're interested in being a landlord, focus on learning about rental property analysis, tenant screening, lease agreements, maintenance budgeting, and landlord-tenant laws in your area.

Purchase price: $135,000 Cash invested: $5,000 This was our first home!

At the tax deed sale, you obtain ownership of the property subject to the right of redemption of any interested parties (including mortgagees, lienholders, etc...) 

This property that Ted owned was next to a property that I already owned, so Ted approached me about buying it.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

This has been a self-driven journey, and stepping into this kind of room is proof that persistence can open doors.Open to connecting with others building from intention - especially those who are experienced in strategic partnerships and open to NDA's when appropriate. 

I've always been interested in real estate investing, although it's always come second to other pursuits.

The easiest is with existing low interest FHA and VA loans, and I have an amazing lender that specializes in them and will also fund the "gap" between the loan balance and the sales price.