Additionally, provide guests with the app and access code programmatically before their arrival date so that they can access the property.

As if you purchase the property and update the kitchen from simply an out dated look that is not necessary but is recoverable.Essentially, if you get served a redemption notice you have to put together the line item costs that the redeeming party must pay to you in order for you to surrender title back.  

$1,000 a month is on the lighter side and upwards of $2,000 isn't unheard of.On the upside the fees often include utilities, internet, water, heat etc.

I'd imagine there isn't enough time to get a conventional loan approved for the property before the auction date?

"Date the rate, marry the property."

Meanwhile the lender directly next door has funded over $2M to date without any problems with the incorrect tax bill and accepted the cities explanation….they also understood there is no procedural way the city can sell the property at this time.

Had court date 8/1, they no showed, so we have default judgement.

Do you find that your listing inquiries pick up closer to the availability date?

What are your thoughts on doing home remodels for your personal property without having a specific "move out" date?

If not, is there ever an expiration date regarding liens?