Thanks for the explanation @Eric Schleif. 

Is there a way you can reword your explanation in beginner terms, ha.

No reason or explanation necessary.

I appreciate your detailed explanations.

For a full explanation to the OP, here is:  If you purchase a property at a foreclosure auction and later find that there is a government lien or lien that survives the foreclosure auction, you will be responsible and indebted.

@Jered Sturm WOW, that was an AWESOME explanation.

Once you see the charts and read the explanations of them, it is much easier to envision a path forward and see your end goal.

and Matt Motil for your explanations.

The system makes no sense but your explanation of it is great.  

@Jason Bott, did that help as an explanation?