How Do I Buy Tax Deeds?

[Nathan Walden]

I am trying to figure out how to buy tax deed properties in Birmingham. Do I have to physically be at the courthouse? Is there a website I can go to? I am buying out of California. I have also seen some tax deeds for sale on the marketplace on here but want to avoid getting scammed. Is there any way if I were to buy a tax deed off of BiggerPockets to my due diligence? What advice is needed when buying tax deeds out of state? Thanks!