And the fact that you're local, on-the-ground, gives you a massive advantage. 

Usually retail on the ground floor and residential up top.

I am so grateful for people like Akemi. 

More frequently these tax sales are overturned on the grounds of failed or improper notice procedures.

I would recommend finding an investor friendly agent in the area you are wanting to invest to be your boots on the ground.

Since many have been evicted or arrested, be grateful you get to get new tenants and stabilize the property. 

Finding some middle ground that is beneficial for both sides is so important and can make or break a deal. 

I added a "cowboy pool" to one property...now I've got a pool that needs cleaning and most pool companies don't service above ground pools, go figure. 

Additionally to that I am looking to expand into 3 other markets but I have boots on the ground in those areas.

Broadstreet Private Equity.They have several offerings including an infrastructure fund where they develop subdivisions for major national home builders in the Carolinas and Georgia.They also have started a store n lock fund in partnership with Public Storage , a cryto mining fund and I think a restaurant fund.I am primarily interested in the infrastructure and store n lock funds.Also, does anyone have any suggestions on back ground check services?