In fact, for tax sales in PA, the parcel number check is usually best performed first, to see what mortgages can be found (if any); seeing a big mortgage means it's best to move on to the next property on the list.And on a side note, IRS liens can be wiped out at foreclosure of any kind, provided the IRS lien is in a junior position and provided that proper notice is served upon the IRS. 

Most landlords don’t go looking for a property manager until they’re dealing with an issue—tenant headaches, late rent, maintenance problems—so your marketing should focus on providing solutions, not just listing your services.Marketing Strategy: Combined or Separate?

With the amount of support they provide I am not against settling for an 8/10 deal. 

As for non-bank loans, I'm familiar with a loan program that provides 100% financing, but it requires a minimum 650 credit score and proof of funds covering 12 months of interest.

In fact, the more issues that arise, the more profitable theses properties become for the ancillary service providers....and you want to know why these investments are pushed aggressively by so many (besides of course requiring nothing more than a pulse to buy them). 

The utility company doesn't manage your property...they provide paid services until they're not paid anymore. 

That makes your bookkeeping easier, and it can also provide liability protection if you hold title in an LLC.

Eager to start playing with the tools and calculators provided here too. 

I will provide useful information along the way, but getting subscribers is the number one goal, and to that end, most of the talking heads are going to make investing sound FAR more sexy and lucrative than it really is.  

We provide actionable information, not MLS data sheets.I’ve experimented with increasing the scope of our software.