The key is understanding that you are chasing equity and know the ins and outs of both the probate and foreclosure process.

How does the tax deed differ from the tax lien as far as steps in the process?

I'm not familiar with purchasing partials, but it seems like a good option while in the process of expanding your bankroll.

I'm keeping the rental income liquid as emergency money until I get to a certain level, then I'll transfer it to investments - and I have some easily accessible cash to manage any big issues that come up with the property.My question is - I plan to buy two more similar duplexes next year and repeat the same process.

That said, I recently turned over a unit with a tenant inside, because my tenant was very clean, had decorated beautifully, and kept the place spotless, and I think her decor actually helped the process, and she was amenable to the process because she had bought a house and was moving to her first home. 

We could not officially sign the papers until NASB turned over the money, but NASB would not turn over the money until we had signed the papers.Fortunately, we were able to get a short-term loan for the balance, officially buy the property, get the NASB mortgage, and then pay the short term loan back within a very short time frame.Now I want to buy another property with another friend using SD-IRA's and I don't want to go through the same process.

Also was wondering how quickly this process normally is of obtaining equity?

Either  1) you will get no loan whatsoever, or 2) It is some BS combination of "trade accounts" credit.....Office Depot, Home Depot, and other misc useless businesses......Not a cash line of credit.Once you qualify for any kind of business line of credit, there will be No upfront fee, and more importantly it will be because you have established an Actual ongoing business that shows a profit, and consistent revenues over a few years.Time to turn on your BS detector.

Hi BP Community, I am currently beginning the process to invest in my 1st Property in Newark, New jersey .

As a business owner I had the joy of this process.