Please be patient, sometimes it is very difficult to find the right person(s) that handles tax sales.http://www.naco.org/Pages/default.aspxThis can also be a very risky investment; since you can not step foot onto & inside the property that you are bidding on, there are many unknown factors & risks.Figure out your Exit strategy first before bidding.

With the eviction moratorium I am inclined to be more patient and give them the chance to keep their word and hopefully they do.  

Be patient...you have some time.

Do your due diligence and be patient. 

@Nicholas Dennis- firm up your investment criteria: budget, market, return parameters- connect with local investors through real estate meetups and events in your area- get in front of agents, broker, property managers and/or wholesalers and provide them feedback on every deal they send your way- be patient (hardest part to do...

Be patient, invest as often as you possibly can and you'll soon find yourself ahead of the game in a few short years.

It took a bit to find my tenants, but I was patient and am very happy with the family that lives here.

Once she understands that you aren't going into this with rose-colored glasses, that you understand the risks and have a plan to get around them, she may be more open to moving forward.Honestly, it's really easy to be supportive of a spouse's goals as long as they are some nebulous, "in the future" goals or dreams and they don't require any actual work or commitment from you yet.Be patient.  

Be patient in finding the right deal.

Be patient and hold out for a good tenant.