I'm not even considering bidding yet, because I have concerns about hidden expenses (past due: hoa fee's, taxes, liens, etc)I see lots of people saying to search the local county records, but perhaps my local county website is just "different".  

Research more on this website about apartments, and get your numbers down before making that offer.

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Thought I clicked edit. 

The website is www.carreia.com.

Not sure if you're looking in Arlington, but they have lots of information on this on the county building website.

lol your website looks great btw!

Hi my name is Spencer Ackers and this will be my first time posting although I have been using this website alot over the past week as I just recently found out about it.

You can usually look online at local real estate agencies websites to view what is for sale in your area or get in touch with a local real estate agent who would be able to help.  

@JR Hinds I tried to check them out and I couldn't see them anywhere in the website that you provided.