Meetup.com is a good resource for those but some of the groups will also post here on Bigger Pockets Marketplace too.

Is this out of personal experience or is this just based on observation of the marketplace?

Nevada has the 4th lowest property taxes that do not assess on the sale of the property, very different than CA.

Here's my take:- The condo in FL Beach is suitable for people who live in the East Coast, especially financial pro.The problem with the condo in FL is the HOA assessment/fee and property insurance.- Hawaii in general is very suitable for people from the Bay Area or socal as there's only 2-3 hours time difference.

It does not seem to, but a couple properties have significant amounts owed to an individual through an Assignment of Rents document and I just want to get another set of eyes on this to make sure I'm interpreting this correctly.The deed conveys title to the purchaser free of all encumbrances of any kind existing before the sale, except:(a) Any lien for installments of taxes and special assessments, that installments will become payable upon the secured roll after the time of the sale.

You can post on Facebook Marketplace as well.

Once the issues are solved (i.e. permits are issued, debts are paid off, etc.) the lien goes away.If you do your due diligence, hire a General Inspector and a Roofing Inspector so that they can give you THEIR assessment of what's going on. 

They're definitely expensive... you just have to look and assess what you are using it for, and if you can get returns that will make the rate worth it. 

Based on your assessment of the spread, if it makes sense, then jump in and make an offer but try to push the settlement date back as far as possible to give you enough time to come up with a detailed execution plan for turning the property back into market. 

Once possession is taken, the landlord can follow the statutory provisions regarding making a claim on the deposit, including assessing for damages, accounting for all monies owed and unpaid during the lease, taking move-out pictures, getting needed estimates for repairs, etc.