I was able to find on the records a certificate of full compliance with code, after they had to correct an expansion done without permit. 

Does any one have success with pulling public records for probates that have a quit claim deed with a death certificate attached?

The only bullet point I have for you is this: If it's ever had a certificate of occupancy AND there is anything remaining from the old home (like a chimney or an old foundation...), we can call it a "renovation" and you can avoid the hard money / construction / commercial financing. 

Give them the program from the funeral service and the death certificate listing the known heirs.

Hey folksI am an Indianapolis investor traveling to downtown Chicago for a real estate course and certification that I will be in town for all week.

This method eliminates the competition at the tax sale, be pro-active.Tax sale certificate purchasing is a passive method of investing, for me, I'm impatient, I don't want to wait the prescribed period of time to get paid interest on my investment (too old to wait for that).I would rather deal directly with the property owner to attempt to solve the problem they are having; no money for the taxes.There are times when if you are pro-active, visiting tax sale properties, searching for the owners, that you may find a really great deal.

What sort of certification is required?

Just waiting to get certificate from the State (passed the test) and of course find a property.

It is easy to see if you own the tax lien certificate by going into the county website with the treasurer, tax collector or whomever is responsible for the collection of back taxes and see who's name is on the tax lien certificate. 

Otherwise the Code Enforcement in Sammamish is a good place to call.But the first thing to realize is that Infrared technology requires new and different training and certification, and you have to make sure the Inspector was qualified to give you this sort of report.