I did some research and it was in foreclosure last year, but it may have been for an equity loan.A certificate of title was issued and he completely remodeled the house.

in my area you need a certificate of occupancy which is inspected by code enforcement and they will tell you what needs to be done to recive the certificate of occupancy. 

The winning bidder only receives a certificate of sale, and will not receive the Sheriff deeds until a confirmation hearing, which is at least 20 days out.

This is in violation of Ordinance 08-133 which requires the bank to provide the Certificate of Use inspection report before they are even able to offer the price for sale. 

I enjoy doing some hands on stuff but I also want to note, I don't have a certificate or training.  

I'm looking to invest in tax certificates in Birmingham, AL.

Otherwise you could be in a catch 22, where you can't evict because you don't have a lead certificate, but you can't get a lead certificate without the tenants cooperation. 

If you keep any of them make sure to get an Estoppel Certificate. 

But what about if you would own a small apartment complex, wouldn’t you need certain certifications to manage that, which would require a GED at a minimum or would you ideally have someone else manage that for you?

All that was needed to remove my dad and his wife from the deed, was a copy of the death certificates and the OK from the administer of the estate, a sister.