If title is clean, a cash deal can close in 7-14 days.

The deal was contingent upon 60 day due diligence and a clean Phase 1 environmental assessment.

Getting title and getting clean title for properties bought at tax auctions are two different things. 

My local Airbnb rep said the algo does consider cleaning fee too so try to be lower or even with your competition. 

After all PITI, utility, and services (lawncare and cleaning) costs I have $7,225.I set aside 25% of this for my maintenance fund.The remainder funds my lifestyle, wife has a Tesla, and quarterly vacations as well as business growth.In 2023 I am tracking to build 4 duplex units designed as room rentals funded in part from a recent land sale.

My figures are below.TaxDeed Winning Bid: $489.00 (My Bid May 2013)Property Clean-up: $450.00 (mowing, trash removal)Taxes & Insurance: $80.00 (2013 & 2014)Sale Advertising: $130.00 (Signage, Newspaper Ads, etc)Filings & Legal Fees: $245.00 (Deed, Lien Releases, Sales Agreement Docs)Total Costs: $1395 (approx)Sold for: $3250.00 (August 2014)That is better than the 25% I would have received if the property was redeemed during the redemption period.

Then clean up or subdivide and sale.   

I clean it up a little and sell it for more and a higher interest rate.

You hired cleaners to clean the unit between tenants?

I would assume the purchase contract has a clause that states title is clean and there no encroachments.