IE high volume they write title insurance  one off hard to get anyone to do it.the only way a CA. state tax sale can be overturned is through court order and the person or entity that lost it has to prove that the public notification was flawed..

Ours charges us court costs up front (about $500) and gets paid an additional $1,000 to $2,000 once the property is sold. 

I've read that you can find leads on local tax assesors websites, probate and inherited properties accessible to the public at probate court offices, or work with an agent who has access to expired listings from MLS.

Argue all you want, but this is real world.So, beyond state laws and local rules of court, you rad buying the influence that I local an attorney has with local judges and commissioners (even their staff).

Now you are dealing with multiple PM's, various tenant courts, etc. 

He proceeded to wait a week to answer us, then offered $1000 credit.

the 1031 exchange allows you sell your investment property, use the proceeds to buy other investment property worth at least as much as you sell and defer all tax on the profits into the new property.  

What can I do in the court which will be next week (Sep 24):a. what should I ask for?

I guess if the market stays depressed or shows signs of breaking down the ball will be back in the government’s court to reconsider the foreign buyer tax and if that is repealed or reduced, it is likely to prop up the market again maybe?

He indicated he would sue and I told him I would see him in court.