A 3-year redemption clock starts ticking down from the date you take possession of the property.

The insurance company, in return for a premium,  agrees to defend any imperfections that may arise up to the policy amount for 25 years which is the maximum statute for adverse possession in Texas

., the current occupants have at least one year to use, abuse and destroy the place) then you count the cost of your money, for the 18 months or so it takes to get possession, you are at about 95% of retail before repairs. 

You obviously need to take possession of the property so you should have a real estate investor friendly attorney take a look at any language you add to your PA and make sure you are at full transparency. 

You buy the property for cash (other other sources not secured by the property), then get a loan once you are in possession of the property.I hope this helps.

I'm not trying to rip off the owner or do anything unethical, I just want to use possession of the tax lien certificate as a foot in the door to seize control and save this gem of a farm before it completely goes under.

SO my question is....can I legally take back possession of my property, get it cleaned up and in shape for showing interested tenants without her "permission" to enter the house?

I strongly believe so, but id love to hear what other people have to say.What are some good indicators of good cities that possess good rental property potential?

Steve, is the borrower still alive, competent and in possession of the property?

And then hold all your possessions hostage because you're trying to sue them to get your house back.