Once you call the probate court, you will know what their procedure is for getting them in your city.

Just know how your procedure works and if every you get asked anything you don't know tell them you don't know but you  will find out.

I work in Broward, but sometimes knowledge of the procedures seems to be far more important than knowledge of small farm areas (if both parties conduct adequate research).

What is the procedure to analyze if a market will have good cash flow?

Outside in New Castle County it operates a little differently for various reason (it's not enough time for me to explain) but you definitely have to surround yourself with plenty of connections and the right person that knows the market, laws, procedures, the right contractors etc.

Each and every county has different procedures.

george, while i have invested heavily in tax liens i have not foreclosed myself. however i have some general knowledge. u r gonna want to hire or consider hiring a real estate attorney. he or she should have knowledge about the specific foreclosure procedures in ur state. im from nj so itll be different here versus ur state. id estimate itd cost u 1-5k to foreclose. this is bc u might have to file a quiet title action. this will remove anybody elses claim against the property except for you. eveything else is like a normal deal. leave enough money to pay for carrying costs, repairs, taxes, and marketing. u shoukd decide now what ur exit strategy will be so u can jump in if u end up foreclosing. hope this helps.

What's the procedure for securing these loans and finding properties?

It also depends if you are going to do realty part time or full-time, as well as the brokerage you are affiliated with and their rules / procedures.  

You need to follow the procedures set forth in the appeals, and I would start with an accurate determination of value, and then whether or not if you think the 40k will play a significant role in reducing your taxes.