I'd suggest that TX tax sales are a better match than the IRS levy.This discussion makes me suggest that there is no clear answer to the OP question and that it would be location-specific, facts-specific and likely advisor-specific.

Find an investor-friendly agent in your area — some RE pros specialize in foreclosure, so if after research you're confident that that's the way you want to go, I would find one who can work with you and help guide and represent you in your next transaction. 

So my wife and I just landed a nightly rental approved condo in a resort area.

Great purchase price and ARV in an A class area that is growing rapidly How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Can anyone convince me why should I start looking & investing in that area?

I would also like to know more about the address to see if you are buying something that is overpriced in a low rent area

Facebook groups are a treasure trove of fake money and fake wholesalers so you will just find rabbit holes to waste your time there.

When MLS was created in most areas across the country, NAR became a virtual monopoly in residential real estate sales controlling 89% of the market.  

Searching for homes under 100k (easy in my area in Kentucky) and turning to rentals (maybe) hud?

Bridgewater Construction- Elvis Adams 405-638-6105 if you need general contracting work done in Stillwater and surrounding areas.