Let them know you are a lien/deed investor.I did a quick review of the IL statutes (35 ILCS 200/345 through 397) online and didn't see anything about reimbursement of foreclosure fees by the redeeming party.

@David Jackson   there is a term in real estate law: "Statute of Frauds". 

You can exchange into simply up to 3 properties in any state and any asset class. 1031 exchange is a federal statute.

Regardless of whether you are a first time investor or not, if you're objective is cash flow, these are the things that you want to look for:* Strong price/rent ratio's* Low property taxes and insurance rates* Growing populations and jobs* Modern, diverse economies and industries* Landlord friendly statutes The Midwest is generally the best region for cash flow but personally, I think that Indianapolis and Kansas City have the best combination of the criteria above.

Check your state property management statutes.

I would add that even though MPLS doesn't have rent control, it has tenant rights ordinances and if you buy an investment property and raise the rent on a current tenant within the first 90 days of ownership, you "may" have to pay them relocation costs due to the increase in rent so be careful to understand MPLS statutes. 

The wording of the statute is a bit unclear about who you have to name as defendants in the lien foreclosure lawsuit.

It's up to the clerk to notice the proper parties per statute.

In MD the statute of limitations does not start until a child reaches the age of majority ie. 18.

I personally would take it to court if some jealous Realtor tried to turn me over how he/she interpreted a technicality in the Florida statutes...