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Title underwriters generally will not insure interests based on a tax deed without a quiet title suit against interested parties because of the difficulties in confirming proper service on interested parties. 

Generally it's based on the city, but you'll want to check both city and county. 

Hi Austin,Insurance business is complex, and I wouldn't rely in an agent that is asking you to leave things "as is".In my case, what worked is to build relationship with at least 3 to 4 agents, so I can easily email my portfolio and they quote me based on that.

Found the link below that is interesting and describes market-based pricing.

Merchants Bank MN See Pavel UshakovPenFed - max 3 other properties, 89% LTV Regions- yes HELOC but no LOC SCCU Florida 70% LTV, 6.25% interest only, not LLC Sound CU "non-owner occupied HELOC, capped at $150K and interest rates are prime + 2%, 3% or 4%, based on credit, not to exceed 70% ltv.”S&TTCF BankTD Bank TIAA Direct was EverBank Tower FCU, all states except TX, max 45 DTI, green card ok.

I actually work in Huntsville on the base.

I am trying to broaden my knowledge base in as many ways as possible. 

Specifically, do you look at comps on the market or try to find what value would be based on the cap rate? 

He worked at a military base 2022-2023, but his paystubs are from 2022?