And be ready to scale in oos In a reasonable timeframe Having one or two properties is not practical.

In looking it up online, the state of MN takes title to the property via a State Tax Deed and that is what they are conveying on sale.  

I've been trying to find information online and through these forums but most just recommend going through a title agency. 

That is a silly practice that I see from time to time and truth be told would you offer money on something that you have no idea what income it's generating? 

The resolution calls on the city manager to launch an educational campaign including:Best practices regarding educational and marketing campaign strategiesOutreach activities in areas where populations at risk are being targetedPotentially include a hotline to refer homeowners to a “Real Estate Agent List” and a list of legal resourcesA campaign work plan that includes a timeline for implementation and identification of both public and private funding options and potential partnerships

There are a lot of videos out there online where you can see the power of it.

You do need to take homeowner education training (online) and landlord education for 2-4 unit properties. 

Are there any online and/or national banks that are open to this very low risk proposition where I can find an interest rate under 4.5%? 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

It would give me the opportunity to inspect the property and ensure there are no other issues.This is not a scalable practice.