So... before you spend a penny, investigate the local laws.

That might help clarify (for me anyway) all of the things to be researched and investigated before a potential tax sale bid.

I have until Sept 18 to dispute the charges so for now we are doing more investigation, but I'm still highly skeptical at this point.

This is the name of a Cape Coral police department detective investigating BlackTip and Beattie Development.This website will not let me plate the telephone number or email address, but let’s try it this way.Detective CorreaTwo Three NineTwo Four TwoThree Seven One Fourjcorrea at capecoral dot gov

If memory servers me the key word is intent.

I would encourage you to investigating some of the deals that have sold and learn how those folks are making them work in your market.

Many gas stations have replaced tanks over the years without the kind of thorough investigation that is now required.

@Chris Seveney, I have been interested in HELOCs on investment property for several years, and have a key word search for that specific term. 

I always try to investigate what these guys are saying, because I know a lot of this is very difficult and well if it wasn't it would not yield such high rewards for doing it properly and successfully.

Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsI hope BP serves as a helpful resource for your REI endeavors!