Big funds and institutional buyers dominant the tax lien arena today.Buying a property auctioned for taxes for $1,000...you have to wonder what kind of property you will get for $1,000,  especially, if you are the high bidder.You seem to be itching to get into the game, and I don't blame you. 

I think I would dominate online marketing.  

The big players have access to investor cash and have the means to work with borrowers and legal system, while it takes working knowledge, the returns can be very attractive for even small scale investors.

I have been educating myself "obsessively", I have attended REI meetings in my area, I have  business cards of the real players in my area, I have a team that includes a Real Estate Agent, a manager, and an IT person. 

@Dominic Jones, Yep, QI firms are typically national in scope and can help clients wherever they are because 1031 is a federal statute.  

(VIGGO DAVIS SERVICES) as a financial company help to lend loans worldwide, the company headquarters is in USA (PENNSYLVANIA), and also has a dominant branch in UK.

Many seasoned players get burned in this market

It's blatantly obvious they aren't real players.3) rental game is long term money, usually using financing from banks.  

and it sounds like there will be some new buildings and plenty of renovations with the bigger buildings/players.

GREAT for cash flow but no real appreciation ( at least in cash flow renter dominated neighborhoods)  So your not too late it will always be there.. there will always be inventory to buy in any rental dominated area like INdy, Memphis KC  etc etc..