Quote from @Zara Massoud: Your new PM is correct and the old ones were wrong.The property manager must have your social security or tax ID number on file.

You are not allowed to compound interest.If you bought the certificate from the state on a best price offer, you charge interest on your purchase price, not on the full amount of the taxes that were due, but were not paid by you when you purchased.After you obtained your tax deed, you are entitled to something called "mesne profits" if you file an ejectment lawsuit against the former owner and they redeem during that lawsuit.  

No I drew up my own contracts and filed the paperwork myself

In my area it is usually $500 per cat one time refundable pet deposit, then an additional amount $25 or $50 a month that is Non-Refundable.

Additionally, please share if this was a scam or not.

If they don't contact us within 10 days, we can change the locks and take possession.And, of course, if you choose you can file for collections on them.

It is a matter of how bottom-line-oriented they are and knowing how to file insurance claims.

By having additional parcels, investors can generate more equity and value compared to simply adding an ADU.

Duplex have different zoning that may permit additional units.

Filing a police report is crucial.