Even if you could, it's a big gamble.

There is the county Tax Claim Bureau (TCB) that follows the rules established by the Real Estate Tax Sale Act 542 of 1947; and then there are sheriff sales held to attempt to collect taxes based on the rules established by link below:http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/192...Now, the TCB holds "Upset Sales" (all liens of record remain in place) and "Judicial Sales" (court order removes liens when proper procedures are followed).  

If you just start out and alone then it will take sometimes for you to find your first deal, you have plenty of time to establish the relationship with all your buyers and the title attorney. 

This is not spam and this is not an ad, but I am interested in talking with established investors and other loan officer's about their good experiences and horror stories that they have experienced in dealing with commercial mortgage loans.

It took time and despite all the amazing features that tell us seems to offer, we went with the more established cozyNot exactly sure why but that’s what the team decided.

For 1031 there is the establishment of intent - not a specific time period. 

Establish value - Do this through a BPO, get the comparable sales data for that property, pictures, opinion of value. 2.

Establish your financial goals, and be specific.

The cash receipts of the Company shall be applied in the following order of priority: (1) To pay the debts and expenses of the Limited Liability as they become due; (2) To the Asset Manager of the Limited Liability Company his fees as described herein; then (3) The establishment of a necessary reserve of funds as determined by the Managers in their sole discretion; then (4) To the Members of the Limited Liability for their preferred return as described herein; (5) To the Members in proportion to their membership interest; and Section 4.03 Preferred Returns.

Best to partner with an established person that you already know who is active in the USA.