While I was/am not an inspector, I have good mechanical skills and construction fundamentals, so the walk thru was sufficient. 

Regarding "tax sale flipping," I think the mechanics of what you are describing would work, but I don't understand why an investor would buy the tax deed from you at a markup instead of buying it directly at the auction.  

Than, the realtor must present it with adequate emphasis of how strong such offer is.

As an investor, I take care with my flips to have all the majors covered (foundation/roof/mechanicals).

More often than not mechanics break down as a result of the house being foreclosed and not utilized for an extended period of time. 

Hey Amy, check out MAG Mechanical, and talk to Tom.  

I received my Bachelor's in Accounting and Master's in Accountancy with a double emphasis in Audit and Information systems from the University of Utah.

Should I worry about a potential mechanical Lein on the property?

I assume major mechanical  updates.

Most people are not that dedicated and it shows.The passion I have left for this business is because it is a mechanism to fulfill "the great American dream" of upward mobility they used to teach in high school Civics.