Thanks I appreciate the info, the auction is on the 9th and I'm dead set on getting my first property, granted, the numbers are there.

There's only gonna be three main issues with properties bought in tax auctions (I'm talking about the ones where all liens are extinguished).1.

Or "reserve is met " and "your top bid" its possible you still don't win (that shouldn't happen)I check online under complaints /reviews of the auction sites after noticing anything fishy.

I'm researching a foreclosure coming up for sheriff's auction next week and discovered there are several judgement liens on this property and a second mortgage.

If YOU directly purchase it at auction, chances are they were not "underwater" on their first mortgage but has junior liens that prevented them from shortselling (ie. second mortgage, income tax liens).

This question is about approaching property owners before the taxes have ever gone to auction.

I am looking for a mentor for tax pre-foreclosure (before they go to auction).

I bought a land at a County tax deed auction.

Im looking for some advice. should I consider a preforeclosure or try to purchase through a auction.

I am interested in a property that will be auctioned in a week on one of the realforeclosure.com counties.