As a result, I funded the $15,000 monthly debt service out of my own pocket for over three years.  

Just remember to not get discouraged if you don't see immediate results.

I am going to take part in this months tax deed sale.I've reviewed the results from the last 6 months and the results are all over the place. 

You are choosing the road less traveled and there are challenges as a result.

For simplicity no reinvesting of profits as it will not change the results. 

I believe it would be very difficult for me to separate myself from direct liability from issues resulting from the property, as I am a direct manager of the property (it's almost absurd to think that I will never perform any managerial tasks or be responsible for the same as a live-in owner-occupant).

I added to my list and After about 3 months I saw results.

The result has been refi appraisals that are at $80,000 each, i get $850/ month rental and I get very good renters.Your on the right path by doing it right.

@Jake K. the results from the Baltimore city tax sale area at bid baltimore.com or you can buy the list from the city municipal building.

Assuming the borrower actually completes the BK, the result is that the borrower no longer has a Personal obligation for the actual debt....the mortgage against the property is not affected in any way.