One literally gave me a POF letter for a loan that was 24k once lol. 

With literally 0% money down at a good rate(3.25% I just locked in for VA) you can buy a home that has the potential to double in value every 10-15 years.

But I can say for me it is my easiest, most certain check every month (literally passive on autopilot).

I have completed a number of rehabs over the years and got into some pretty deep fecal matter both figuratively and literally.

From an investor's point of view I literally have to worry about nothing.

I'd love to hear about the position someone was put in after winning the lottery (literally) and buying one of these properties.Thanks again!                                                                                                                                                      

The way that tax sales work and the associated rules are very localized, so telling somebody how it works in PA would literally just confuse somebody looking for info on how tax sales work in IN. 

Short sales are not for the faint of heart.The seller/owner will likely accept just about any reasonable offer - but that doesn't mean the lender/bank will approve it.If there is no bank-approved sale price, the lender/bank can take literally months (90 days is not uncommon) to come back with an answer - and often their answer is MORE MONEY - especially in an appreciating market. 

In other words, could you literally have had no money on hand to finance the deal? 

I am in a market where literally properties are sold within few days and are bringing over the market value. found this 3 bd 2 car 2 and half bath on sale by owner which was listed like with in an hour. called the person and saw the house in 30 minutes and placed offer next day.List price $99k  sale price 91k appraisal value 108k taxes 1.3k yearlyrental incomes monthly 1150.