I'm working directly with Steve Davis, got my CAM certification, and am reading the above books.

A "zero" interest bid will get the bidder the certificate with NO interest.

We are looking for a good company for our NGBS Green Certification company for our 3 story walk-up new construction apartments.Does anyone have a great company that they like?  

A few of these "Blips" on the Radar can add up to cost over runs pretty quickly.You overall goal should be to open with a Certificate of Occupancy "On time and On Budget".

Swathi - With regards to insurance, request a copy of their COI (certificate of insurance). 

LOW RISK INVESTING WITH FLORIDA TAX CERTIFICATES by Jodi Hockinson who worked in a Florida Tax Deed office most of her career.

And then I would surprise my tenant with something nice for them, thank you letter and gift certificate for dinner, something just to say thanks for working through things to assure on-time rent payments (yes, VERY good business, it's called CONDITIONING).

Cash invested: $16,218Vacant land that I foreclosed on from a tax lien certificate I purchased on June 23, 2014.

Much like I have the same basic certifications or education my HVAC, plumber, electrician, mechanic, pool guy and home inspector have.90 hours and a couple thousand could open more opportunities than buying the Real Estate for dummies book on Amazon, why get all the information without putting the extra effort in and being licensed as well?

Specific milestones meaning drywall hung, taped and mudded, or all walls/ceiling/trim painted or Final inspection completed and Certificate of occupancy issued.