Always remember to persist and you will WIN!!!!

If he is successful in winning the case and getting the loan forgiven(days or years from now), I give him x percent of the proceeds on the future sale of the property.  

Even if I win the bid at the auction, would I now be responsible for this lien once redemption period is over?

Tell her to show up at certain date/time and that if she doesn't you will return her deposit and find another tenant.Show her you are the boss, you make the rules or she should find another property.She will fall in line or part ways, either way you win.

I love this strategy as everyone wins and the banks start calling me with projects they need help on!

There is an agent out there that would love your business.. change your mind set from who wants to work for little money to who is willing to create a long term realtionship that both of you can win .. good luck

Every management is different some have a small panel of appraisers that they use other will blast it out and who ever has the lowest bids wins.

You win this one Bill.  

Keys to picking a winning tax deed and or lien.

Me and my partner is shouldering the costs of the rehab work done, but we are taking into account that if we sell below the market rates with a freshly updated house ($320-$320 vs $375) it should be sellable and a win win for everyone.