., 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. 

Generally, teh time to verify everything is before you write the big check and take possession. 

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.

For interior, minor maintenance items, do you let it go or do until tenant turnover or do you knock it out as soon as you take possession?

Now almost 4 months since we first asked him to leave he has given us possession of the property but still hasn't removed his garbage from the premises.

I just don't understand people ...46 days ago they passed all the hurdles and gave me $2000 now they're walking down the street with trash bags...wtf that's also one nice thing about those type of tenants they have basically zero possessions.. 

., or do you need to take additional stepsWaiting or redemption periodWhen and how do you get possession of the propertyEach state is a little different so talk to someone familiar with your state.

@Anthony Dooley whether you rent a house where people live, a commercial space where a business is occupied, a storage space where possessions are stored or land that is farmed; it is all real estate investing.

We currently possess a 5013c which makes all donations and grants tax deductible which has really helped.

But even so, at least it'll be a contract issue and not one of possession.