I have taught people for free how to obtain the leads, however, I do offer a product for people too lazy or too busy to be taught... that's besides the point... the topic was removed fro self promotion when I was simply giving really good information and personal experience.What's worse is that the moderator talked down upon me as an individual for trying to provide real value to the community.

@Dennis Weber ,In my experience, the way tax liens are set up-yes they do appear to be sold off in "bundles" to larger investment institutions; tax deeds, (in Hamilton County where I live) are sold individually. 

Mutual funds would be better than individual stocks.

I intend to purchase a multi family investment property and I have several individuals who want to contribute  to the capital necessary to acquire a property.

Curious to know which areas you focus on, both commercial/residential and location (if you prefer certain areas over others).

We prefer non judicial states south of the Mason Dixon line, though we are branching out to some other Yankee states since notes are getting harder to find! 

Yep have a few from there but always prefer referrals, especially from fellow investors

For example, my husband and I purchase 3 bed preferably 2 bath homes and 2 bed 1 and 2 bath condos or multifamily units in the 29210 and 29205 zip codes of Columbia, SC as well as 3/2 homes in Irmo, SC (Columbia suburb). 

It just depends on your goals and preferences, how you feel about money and debt, and how risk-averse you are. 

Episode # 247 of the Greater Pockets Podcast was really great at breaking the buying, rehab and rental process into sections and then down further into individual steps within these sections.