In most states, the public auction clears out any junior liens, but there are exceptions such as tax liens, which typically will continue to be in effect after the auction"They are transferring title via SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED, rather than TRUSTEE DEED,so there's this:Special warranty deed Arizona and junior liensArizona Revised Statutes33-402, Forms for conveyances; quit claim; conveyance; warranty; mortgage .... 33-723, Right of junior lien holder upon foreclosure action by senior lien holder ... 33-730, Limitation on deficiency judgment on mortgage or deed of trust as .... 33-1226, Easement to facilitate exercise of special declarant rights ...www.azleg.state.az.us/arizonarevisedstatutes.asp?

However, it's crucial to exercise due diligence when using such platforms.

Unless you have behind the scenes info, the liklihood of a deal here isn't worth the time you're investing trying to figure it all out (unless you're just doing this for mental exercise that is).I suggest you come up with some sort of threshold/prelim test to filter out these type of situations and focus your time on properties that are more profitable and more likely to be sold at the price you need.Time is your most valuable asset.  

If of course, your life and personal situation complies :) I have done this for three years now.For this thought exercise, let's assume the RE professional requirement has been met, and that the net rental income (excluding depreciation) equals $0.Isn't 100K of gross taxable income less 30K of depreciation equal to 70K of taxable income (i.e., 100K-30K=70K)? 

Senior can exercise its business judgment on the timing to foreclose if there is a default.

I gently asked her when she would pay, and she freaked out on me saying how could I throw her out during Christmas with three kids.....  

A tenant may not exercise remedies in this subsection if the fire or casualty damage was caused by the deliberate or negligent act or omission of the tenant, a member of his family or a person on the premises with his consent.

A landlord has a duty to exercise reasonable care to guard against foreseeable dangers arising from use of portions of the rental property over which the landlord retains control.

In Florida if somebody bought the tax certs from 2015, 2016 and 2017 can they take/buy/exercise/get title to the property?  

If you have a responsible tenant that wants to save a little on rent, then they can do it and some are motivated to do so to save the money, I know I would be and enjoy the exercise.