The forms, terminology and procedures are different enough from my home state of Massachusetts that I needed some guidance - and I needed it fast, as there was another offer on the table. 

Expanding consumer protections to surviving family members and other homeowners: If a borrower dies, existing CFPB rules require that servicers have policies and procedures in place to promptly identify and communicate with family members, heirs, or other parties, known as “successors in interest,” who have a legal interest in the home.

Put systems and procedures in place where you can. 

Same procedure enter in date range, then click submit. 

Could I take the lender to small claims, and what is the procedure for that?

There is a lot of paperwork and procedure that needs to occur for a transaction to go smoothly and most agents don’t want to rely on an inexperienced seller to do their portion properly.

I live close to my tenants and we have a procedure whereby they text if it's something small and they will usually just take care of it themselves and I will pay they for time and materials but if it's something like a broken pipe or the furnace not working they will more than likely call and I'll get a repairman to come out.

I originally got into real estate to have passive income while going through dental school, then I bought a small multifamily while laying on the beach and never looked back!

When you ask about tax liens/certificates/deeds you need to specify the state, as all procedures/laws are different.

You do have to spend a lot of research, time and experience to learn the specific laws and bidding procedures for the state you want to invest in.