YOu only qualify if its "an investment" property which means it was a RENTAL.You are selling inventory, you own 100% of the tax on the gain in the year of sale.Yes I've been a student of DFA and read in the statute that an appraisal is required not at the borrower expense.  

A new Alabama Court of Civil Appeals decision on Friday January 12, 2018 makes it clear that Alabama tax sale investors who wait too long to take possession forfeit their rights.The issue is about the short statute of limitations.

You have to read the regulations, and your state's statutes around requisite licensure, and apply it to your scenario/facts.

The refi exemption statute is Md Code Tax-Property 12-108.

Here are some of the common features of a Notice of Default: Puts owner and public on notice that the foreclosure process has started.State statutes define when a Notice of Default can be issued.Typically lists the default date and default amount.

Here is the Florida statute making it illegal to advertise and market properties you do not own regardless if you have a contract on it:475.43 Presumptions.

Also, find your state landlord-tenant statutes, print those out, and get familiar with them.

Boston Fair Housing Commission "Despite the fact that Linder’s comment was found to have no discriminatory animus and did not result in discrimination, his inquiry itself is a per se violation of the statute and the regulation." 

A few key reasons: 1) they require the opening bid to be posted before the sale, 2) postponements are limited by statute (though definitely still happen), and 3) you only have to bring $10k, not the full amount when you buy, though the rest is due the next day.

I really do hope I'm not inventing new statute!