I am very new to Tax deed investing in the CA US.

The other thing to consider is the tax implications.

Nevada is a landlord friendly state, 4th lowest property taxes, no state income tax, limited housing supply with tech and manufacturing jobs moving to the area from CA.

This provides me some legal protection as well as tax benefits.It depends on the person, most small time investors should just put in their personal name as long as they qualify for conventional financing. 

Or would it still be capital gains tax because it is proceeds from that property?

What is the tax basis for the lot and what income tax will you owe?

I have also sent personal hand written letters to people who are listed on the tax records of properties that are vacant.

In the other two, it's new to seller but they are open to the idea.As far as the sellers, one is an experienced investor who wants out but isn't ready for capital gain tax.

I know debt to ratio is a little high, but even when credit cards are paid off we still can't seem to get approved.. 

Just looking to see if this is the expectation nowadays or am I way off on having RentRedi handle this for me. 37$ + tax ( approx 42$) and ask Tenant to  fill the application and pay directly instead of me being middle man.