This way I can contribute to this knowledge center.

An investor generally does well because they can see the potential, have knowledge, skills and resources to then bring out that potential. 

We do these on LTR’s and STR’s for clients often and have never requested a tax transcript to my knowledge.

They have no knowledge of the lending process even when asked the exact question, and I cost me $800.Never ever deal with this company!

In the entire brokerage of 180+ agent's there was a grand total of 3 who had some level knowledge, THREE.

If you connect with any knowledgable realtors, they should be able to tell you valuations.

Or is it common knowledge?

Prior knowledge issue, yep.

Furthermore, a big driver for me is to be able to care for both of my parents in their retirement, my auntie who recently lost her husband and help friends or strangers in need.Now I am looking to network and get more intimate with the market I am eyeing - and of course, continue to learn.- Oh, and I am a total nomad.

Someone here with local knowledge of the tax sale laws can chime in. 2) were these “tax lien” sales or “tax deed” sales?