Determine what type of property you want to buy - What Zip code, what condition homes, price range, etc.Contact 3-4 realtors that helped buyer agent buy the type of homes you are looking to buy.Then go with the 1 realtor that you connected with the most.

Future buyers will be able to see all work was done with permits which gives them confidence in what they are buying.3.

Are you looking to find a home to buy for yourself to live in? 

There is no set time for the county to foreclose on the property via a tax sale, according to this article purchasers of the tax lien certificate have to wait 5 years, as the owner has a redemption period after the tax sale, so you could be waiting a while, and if I'm not mistaken, you have to pay the taxes each year until the 5 year period is over, then you have to file for a deed or file a lawsuit to quiet title.https://smartasset.com/mortgage/how-to-buy-tax-liens-in-cali...Hope this helps,Dustin

That being said, I've flipped leasehold condos before- both by keeping them as leaseholds and by buying out the fee.

But this will depend on the area that you are buying in.

As long as the lender can finance in the state that you want to buy in, then work with them.

Also, I've always wondered why arbitragers don't negotiate an option to buy upfront?

I try to help people with their issues even if that means I dont buy the house.

Hey @Andrew Self Are you going to buy a property through an LLC or your personal name?