Taking that job is the safest bet, but it may not be the best one.

Tax lien investing requires due diligence on the persons part who intend a to use it aquire properties, if you win the bid on the lien you will become the lien holder which may make it to where you will be liable for the property taxes on the house so yes there’s risk involved.

With your skills and experience, I'm betting you will make solid investments.

I personally am not aware of any... but I bet there are good RE brokers that could help you

I've looked at several properties in Madison and I'm not sure I'd be betting on the neighborhood turning quickly.  

I was wondering what happens in the following two scenarios.Local foreclosure/sheriff's sale and there's a $10,000 HOA lien that is foreclosing.  Let's say that the property is worth $150k and the principal on the fir...

Your best bet may be to start with a smaller property depending on your current cash situation.

They were win win deals for both parties.  

For me, that means buying in Atlanta, until I move or get a whole lot smarter.I bet there is a deal to be had within an hour drive of your current location.

Second, astute investors are betting that the very vast majority of people who have wanted to buy a house over the last 5 years, have bought a house.