The idea of a forced sale to liquidate an asset, in this case real property in order to satisfy taxes, is based on the requirement of cash or certified funds being tendered.If that dashes your hopes of buying at auctions (which I discourage because of competitive forces driving prices up and potential for profit down) here's another tact:Use the list of properties on the tax sale list as a "hit list" to target property owners.

Hi Folks,I'm a broker and certified project manager, looking to invest in appreciating markets offering positive cash flow.  

I am a certified building contractor with projects along 30a including new construction.  

I offered them a lease, they refuse to sign it. they told me to stay away from the house and not to bother them. since they refused to cooperate and refused to become my tenants I gave them 90 day notice to vacate. they refused to provide access to the property so that I can inspect it. attached  are the certified letters stating that I would like to inspect the property." 

There are only about 60 management companies that are Certified Residential Management Companies.

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How about certified mail or some sort of mail with a receipt of delivery?

If it still shows in the name of the decedent, it is possible that a probate was completed and an order for final distribution granted by court but certified copy never recorded.

Get them to give you previous year Profits and Loss statement (P&L) Like most everyone has already said, incomes will be buffed up and expenses will be toned down; also keep an eye out for deferred maintenance.Most markets will have at least 5% vacany better to calculate with 10% 12-15% to be conservative and management fees are usually 5-9% of your gross yearly income.One last thing about commercial properties; if you buy and are not certified to be a manager; pay the management company what they're worth.This was one of my deals.Seller from California bought a nice cash flowing property in the Mid West.

@renee Stewart is your GC 203k certified?