From that, it is obvious that when 40-10-74 gives  you the right to possession as soon as the tax certificate is issued (but limits when you can file an ejectment lawsuit to 6 months after taxpayer's receipt of notice with demand for possession) and 40-10-83 gives you legal fees if the taxpayer redeems in an ejectment lawsuit, both of those go together.

That's a whole different animal....then you assume all of the risk and liability.

Makes big sense to them to pay good money, but for you as the investor wanting to resell it, you couldn't pay that much and make money.Florida....just being devil's advocate...wouldn't you want to buy in a place that has high demand and the chances of selling or values better, than in the little town I described above where there is no demand and no growth?

Demand evidence to back up the charges or threaten to file a lawsuit or a complaint with the state.If they don't respond to your satisfaction, file a complaint with the state licensing commission.

Are there any other specific areas/pockets I should focus on for strong rental demand or avoid for that matter ? 

How many animals do you have?   

As the title says, I'm interested in acquiring a STVR property in an area that has both summer demand for lake recreation, as well as close proximity to ski resorts. 

Take a closer look at areas with strong rental demand like Cleveland OH.

Insitutional demand in Charlotte made it red hot last year, and there are some large tech companies entering the Raleigh area.

These areas often provide a good balance of affordability and rental demand.