Department of Treasury with usc exceptionState Tax LienLien by USA or Dept of JusticeUS Department of StateOther Federal AgenciesFrequent Superior Foreclosure-Liens:Code Enforcement for debris removal or mowingDemolition or Environmental Based Liens State child support lienBoard of County Commissioners for special assessmentsUtility LiensWater/Sewer Delinquency (only in selected states)County (and/or School/Township) for unpaid taxesCity for road improvements, maintenanceHere are some of the judgment and liens that will be wiped off from the property (not the borrower who lost the title) if the lien holders were properly notified and "had the right to bid on the property at the auction":2nd and junior position mortgages, such as home equity loans, etc...Credit Card Judgments recorded after the foreclosing mortgage Personal Judgments recorded after the foreclosing mortgageMechanic's Liens recorded after the foreclosing mortgageOther Judgments outside of the ones listed above  

You need to be able to identify your market, don't blindly select some niche and bang your head trying to hammer some system  out, be flexible so you can profit in any environment. 

It looks like you may have kids, so I'd also take time to consider how your decision may effect you, your kids, and what may be left of your relationship with your ex.

Know the market (s) you select and know it's best locations.Always do the analysis numbers on your hopefuls and try to look at the property before you make an offer or at least have a clause in the sales contract that gives you some time to inspect and possibly back out without a penalty that exceeds your earnest money amount.  

You might check if there is a municipal occupancy code in effect.

If I were you, short of sitting behind a bush for 24 hours to find the culprit, I might have a sign made to post by the dumpster that says something to the effect; “Dumpster under 24 hour Surveillance -no unauthorized dumping allowed”.

I was looking in Home Depot today and there seems to be a good selection.

It's NOT an entry level position.After several years as a remodeler and six years as a real estate investor, I finally thought I might have a good enough knowledge to be an effective wholesaler.

If I lived in Indiana I'd be doing a ton of deals.Many parts of Indy experienced zero rent growth and effectively zero appreciation in the last 30 years.

However it really is not a cost effective use of time.