GA requires state certification, which I didn't know.

Also check to see if theirs a elevation certificate if not get one.

@Rob D.I keep recommending my clients have an- Attorney approval- Contractor review- Radon test- Lead based paint test- Asbestos test- Septic inspection- Finance contingency for FHA- $2500 repair expectation for any repairs FHA demands- $1 EMD- Engineers inspection- Furnace inspector- Partner approval- Environmental impact study at sellers expense- Neighbor interview- Plumber inspection- Assignment of contract- Well test- HOA rules approval- Certificate of Compliance acceptance- Marketability of title- Town code review- Survey- Soil testFor some reason they keep complaining they are not getting a response, beat out or end up spending thousands in tests and fees only to lose to some cash buyer when they request a repair.

Am I able to wholesale with a tax certificate holder or only the owner?

He said startup costs (certification, etc.) are around $500, you need to carry at least 15K in insurance (his recommendation), and you should register with the NNA and RotaryNotary. 

We lived in HOA and needed to pay several hundred to send out hoa disclosure package send a certification to buyer that property was in line with all hoa rules, another expense I forgot about. 

Do I need to obtain a real estate license to do this or any form of certificate?

I haven’t sold mine yet because I successfully sold a few certificates this year to family, but when I was doing my research during a divorce settlement I would have to pay an attorney to draft the quitclaim deed to my name to take my ex off the title.

I created this discussion to have a central place to discuss issues from buying and/or selling tax certificates & deeds.I am being sued (again). 

Before you buy the house, check with the current owner to see if the house has a "CO" (certificate of occupancy).