Buying Tax Liens before the Sale

[Larry Simmons Jr]

Hey all,

If I am able to contact the owners before the actual tax sale takes place, can I go down to the courthouse and purchase the tax lien myself before it even hits the auction?

Also, is there a way to get them to deed me over the property? For instance, they are just tired of the property (inheritance) can I pay off the taxes and own the property free and clear since they have deeded me the property?

Thanks in advance.