You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State website for all to see.

I take into consideration the number of units and square footage as they explained in a blog post Bigger Pockets published (https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/03/why-you-cant-make-money-on-30000-houses/). 

@Ethan G Stine , BiggerPockets Publishing just launched a book called  Long Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene . 

Tarrant County publishes the rates out there on the tax assessor site somewhere.

They used to publish names in the paper here. i havent looked lately but last year it was true.

Why don’t you call a lawyer.I have bought property from the heir while the estate was in probate after two letters to creditors have been published.

If the notice of default was recorded, you are somewhere in the middle of the 90 days before notice of sale. publishing the notice of sale happens around 90 days after publishing the notice of default in California so, just take the recording date of the NOD and compare it to today.

Scott, published by BiggerPockets, "The Book on Flipping Houses", and "The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs" are on Audiobook anywhere? 

Definitely invest your time in the Forums and read articles published on here.As for your first steps, consider the  BRRRR method to acquire your first 2-4plex.

The bank had published their “max bid” (reserve) prior to the auction starting.