Any tips on how to prepare yourself to bid on tax sale properties

[Mary Chen]

I recently came upon a blog about tax sale properties and it seems like a really good way to find some hidden diamonds. I understand that the bidder is fully responsible for doing all the research on a property that is up for auction. So I was wondering if anyone has tips on “must have prepared before the bid begins” and suggested resources that people could use to help newbies be better equipped for these types of opportunities?