@Bill F. very helpful thanks for the info. 

@Chad Urbshott Thanks for the info.

I was writing up an offer for a buyer on an updated FSBO and looked up their old listing for info, found they bought it from a foreclosure that specifically disclosed asbestos siding. 

well  before you work with Jack you should treat him like a tenant..pull a credit report and run him through a criminal and general background check.if he balks you have your answer.it always amazes me that folks will jump into these large partnerships with a ton of risk and not even do the basic background on the partner.but rent some 12 dollar an hour person your rental and you would never do it without doing the above.now most folks will jump on here and say brilliant things like RUN  LOLbut lets be pragmatic here and just check the guy out first.. then when you have that info.. go from there.Also be careful on how you deal with the bank you don't want to put in a fraudulent application..

Good info here man!

We have requested to view the property since that appears to be the only way to gather tangible info on the property.

Often the timing of recordation or the date the obligation accrued is paramount.Without jurisdictional info and a title report (including all taxes, judgments, perhaps more), nobody here can give you an answer.

what specific information is included in the notice of tax sale to lien holders, just sale info, or amount to redeem also ?

Even if we are in different areas in University Park there should be a lot of good info there. 

Any info will be greatly appreciated. also, Im in the Columbia area.