So I have been researching the idea of Tax Lien and notes and for ease of gathering data I have been using Miami's city run website that lists all the past due tax amounts.

Apart from those sections, other parts of the city are attracting significant amounts of attention.

May I intro myself : UK London guy moved to New York for a new start looking to get into the NYC property market ASAP.

I assume that your city is going to be priced similarly to mine.

Upside is higher rent than most states, generally higher income tenants, sandwiched between 2 major cities.

I could buy a home in the city for 10k with Cash (there are many) but It would be in a terrible neighborhood and need a lot of work.

I'm beginning to seriously consider investing in rental properties in a city about two hours from me.

The purchase price will be 160k and the homes renovated value is between 210-220k. (4bd 2.5ba on 5 acres inside city limits)My question is, should i do minimum repairs and rent the home out for around 1500mo (pay the morgage) or flip the home.

There is a home for sale right across the street from what is currently the city's fleet maintenance, a large warehouse style building, not very attractive.

It is here in Kansas City about a mile from the football and baseball stadiums, (Royals and Chiefs).