County Tax Sales - Newbie Yay or Nay?

[Maileen Calhoun]

Has anyone started out in investments by buying from local county tax sales? I live in Illinois and am looking to secure my first investment. The local property tax sale is coming up in November. Since I live in the area, I'm pretty sure I can evaluate the properties quickly and narrow down which ones to pursue. But, this will be my first tax sale.

In preparation for this sale, what due diligence should or can be conducted?

Thank you in advance for any insight.

Cheers!