I'll look more into the fees of small claims court and the time commitment on my side and see if I want to bother.Fortunately it was a relatively cheap lesson on my part, and easy to correct the next time.Thanks everyone.

So the lesson I've learned is to do it in writing.

Lesson for all: Federal debts to the United States are super-priority obligations.Most likely, these liens are subject to the 120 Day post-sale IRS Redemption period.

Out of 6 deals 1 was rotten and taught me several valuable lessons.

Chalk that up to lessons learned.  

My friends could hardly believe that this "wholesale" stuff actually works and Cory-broke and living with us an struggling- was NOW  going places and teaching us valuable valuable lessons!

I wanted to see if anyone here had any lessons they have learned from doing battle in the trenches?

Very, very helpful and imperative lessons you've created the time to share.Once again ' THANK YOU ' VIP's. 

Finally it closed and I am much smarter than I was a year ago.Some lessons learned:new roofs, siding repairs and structural work are important but don't add to resale value.  

But, that didn't uncover their personality for keeping your property in a livable condition for the next tenant.I am unsure if you were making bi-yearly inspection, as that would have certainly raised the red flag that something is amiss.I am sure this expensive lesson will make you think of improvements in your checklist for administering future tenants.Good luck with your future REI activities.