Negotiate with owner during redemption period

[Adam R.]

I have 2 good leads on properties that are in the 1 year redemption period after tax sale.

1) Can I buy the property directly from them and get the deed prior to the end of the redemption period and then payoff the winner of the tax sale auction who has the right to redeem? Or can it only be the current owner who can settle up with the auction winner?

2) Any ideas for direct engagement with the property owners? My offers have fallen on deaf ears and they are likely to walk away with nothing if they don’t act soon.