Investing typically takes much less time then commission work so you can fit it ii in between commission deals.This has been my strategy for several years and it has worked out nicely for me.

typically, although I haven't looked closely, counties set the opening bid at the tax amount owed. 

Unlike qualifying for a typical mortgage where it's all about income and credit, in this arena it's all about experience.

This typically is investors.

Underwriting is typically in a far off place, and I hear over and over from realtors, that the bank drops the ball at the last minute.

The apt is 500 square feet and costs us, after utilities, over $1400 a month.

These investments are typically more for the stable income they provide.

What's of more importance is the rent the tenant pays and if it's at or near market rent or not, the vacancy rate, and utilities paid or not paid..

The Irvine/Newport markets typically withstand drawdowns very well, much better than other cities.

Typically Portfolio Lenders have a little bit more relaxed guidelines and care more about the feasibility of the project and potential rent assignments than the borrower.