Buying a delinquent property for my first house

[Mitchell Howe]

Im looking to buy my first house (to live in) and was considering going after a property with delinquent taxes. Cold calling/ direct mail the owner and offering 30k or so more than they owe on the property. If I find the right one and the number work walk into a property with equity, renovate a little to build some more equity. Anyone who knows or has done this I would live to hear your input/ tips