I've never heard of buying a lien at auction, either at a private auction like Auction.com or a public auction on the courthouse steps through a foreclosure sale or sale related to levying on a judgment. 

I reminded the tenant that, per the lease, any fine levied by the city for such a violation would be his to pay. 

Make sure you regularly pay you General Excise tax on the rental income. 

@Levi T.Thanx for the research.

If this rule is violated, tenant will be assessed a $25 fee, in addition to any fees for cleanup, plus those levied by the waste management services or municipal authorities. c.SERVICE is: REQUESTED____ DECLINED____ Already Included ____ Initial_____D.All fees for services requested above are paid a minimum 1 month in advance & due with rent.

Originally posted by @Levi T.

Of course there are so many other factors such as areas with higher tax levy, getting personal financing with higher interest rates, housing that has monthly assessments, areas that require flood insurance, all these things can throw off the simple 1% rule depending on the property. 

Quote from @Bukka Levy: Hi Erik,I’m here in Petaluma and have been a Realtor in Sonoma County for 20 years.

@Levi AcostaHire a cpa

Two options are generally a partner 50/50 with the judgment company and they pay court costs to pursue bank levy, wage garnishment etc.