Normally before the fines start accumulating, you should have been given at least two notices prior.

For example lets say the property I bought went to the auction on September and I bought it 3 months later on December, would I have the pay the taxes that accumulated over those 3 months while it was on the strike off list plus the minimum bid? 

Buy and hold is the route to accumulate wealth, not a get rich quick approach.

She stated that the renter makes it difficult to show the house, and she may have to come up with money to sell it because of sales costs and comission.Her other property is in Ohio, she had purchased it in a tax auction, but never had enough money to fix it, so she has been accumulating property taxes on an empty property for six years.So I gave her a plan to sell both properties immediately and she was able to even make some money within sixty days of putting the plan in effect.

I agree for you to accumulate places makes the most sense to drive up your income and it becomes easier to sell some as new and fun deals come up.

I have been in my real estate investing career for two and a half years at this point and have accumulated 5 properties consisting of 15 units.

Schedule classes for Tues/Thurs and work M/W/F (even SAT, too, if you can)...The you graduate with a degree PLUS a year or two (or more) of accumulated experience (piecing together 3-4 full time summers + 20-30 hours a week during the school year)...Best of luck!

I also believe in having the rainy day fund accumulate for the eventual repairs and larger lifecycle replacements. 

During this time, I have owned and managed a private portfolio of residential income properties in Carlsbad, California and have accumulated a wealth of landlording knowledge.

If not, how does one accumulate equity in a home?