If during the next 2.5 years, the owner redeems the property i get the money + interest back, but lets say they do not redeem the property. 3)  Within the last 6 -3 months of the expiration of the redemption period, I will file a petition at the circuit court for the tax deed 4)  At the same time, after filing the petition for deed, I will need to send "Notice of Expiration of period of Redemption" Take Notice to the county so they can mail it to the home owners and any interested parties informing them to redeem asap. 5) I will subtax early the following taxes as soon as they are generated by the county. 6) Inform the property owner in three ways, certified mail from the Circuit Court Clerk, being personally served by, the Sheriff’s office; and notice being published in a local newspaper. 7)If the taxes are not paid and the last date to redeem passes, the tax buyer can apply to the Circuit Court for an Order directing the County Clerk’s office to issue a tax deed to the tax buyer.

The newspaper publication fees can be $200 to $1,000, depending on how long the legal description  of the property is.

Fast forward 21 days and the police bust the apartment door in and arrest him for drug trafficking and possession of a stolen firearm as a felon (according to the newspaper).

I myself am a California native, I currently have two SFRS properties I have rented.  

I mentioned they should put adds in Texas newspaper and offer a free house.. 45 days later all hispanic crews getting stuff done.

I house hacked in Round Lake and am a native of the area!

This is coming on the November Ballot --> "Justice for Renters Act" Can't say, as a native Californian and investor that I'm too excited about this one..It will all depend on your goals and risk tolerances.

Even though the transactions all seemed legit with underwriting - they ended up getting sued and paid huge fines and in some states had to convert the loans because they were believed to have been taking advantage of buyers, especially minority buyers.So even though something seems legal, would you want the story on the front page of the newspaper is the question we ask.

The best way to get specific info on foreclosures is through the court system if it’s a judicial foreclosure and newspapers for non judicial statesYou can pay sites for foreclosure data as well but reality is most foreclosures today do not end up foreclosing as borrowers will file bankruptcy

Like Don Lapre in the 90's with his broke, down to his last $100 until he found out he could place small ads in newspapers and make millions.