Thomas, Steve is correct, do not accept a deed in lieu if there are sizable junior liens as Ned pointed out.

I never have, but I had the same thought as @Ned Carey.

I like to refer to him as Ned Flanders. 

Specifically I've been looking at the areas along NE 36th (the enormous NE Shopping Center project that is due to be finished by this November) as well as NE 23rd/MLK area.

And as Ned said - set up some Keyword alerts for terms you are either interested in or knowledgeable about - and maybe some keywords for your local area (so you'll know when people talk about your area in the forums)Also - don't forget a photo!

However, in FL the site is outsourced by asn online auction company and is only up for a limited amount of time prior to the sale.

That's not to say don't bother, rather get your "GRRR" on and do it.You're gonna hear I lot of "no's", so as @Ned Carey says, don't invest too much love investigating a property until you have some progress with the owner.

As Ned said each state can be a little different from another.

As @Ned Carey  Carey had suggested , investing in tax lien/deed is state specific & also depends entirely on your decision(interest or property). your decision will change your course of bidding at what criteria & which state.Half of the states are lien states & the other half deed states. with around 6 of them being hybrid, redeemable deed state, meaning they have a redemption period.

Even if you're taxed as n S-corp, partnership or sole proprietor.