I hopped the fence with my kid in hand, barefoot and literally chased the golfer down the course as I was livid.

They chase returns without understanding risk.  

Learning title is critical before risking serious money (money you can't afford to replace).CA is a Tax Deed state and there are some debts that are super-priority liens and not necessarily wiped off by tax sale.Other investors (in your own greater Sac market) use tax sales as triggers to chase owners prior to sale.

Today, in Cleveland, Pittsburg, Columbus, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and many others, you can still find a great fixer upper for $45,000, rehab for $20,000 and rent it out for $1,300 (1,300/65,000=2%)You should take advantage of the opportunity to relocate to anywhere in the country and chase after strong and more profitable deals.

I will be storm chasing development across the nation before I go back negotiating 10 short sales to bring in the same money as one development.

I know that Chase doesn't.

Run a chase or two to the attic and put  your ceiling lights  on them.A helper or two, preferable with small hands that is old enough to see and hear a loose wire in a cavity is a real plus. 

., I think we chased off about 40 to 45 people and repositioned the property with a better quality tenant.

when I chased a few tax lien sales.. it was a major event.. no way you could really bid on a certain property it went to fast.. and I suppose it was companies like yours buying them in bulk.. but in doing so it was evident it was a point shoot and duck affair..

I've spend almost 12 years in finance, more than 9 in commercial lending at the big boys: US Bank and JPMorgan Chase.