My Realtor really earned his commission by pulling everything together and making sure everything was on track so our closing would be smooth and on time.

They loaned me 100% because I have excellent credit, a track record of success, and because I bought these properties for pennies on the dollar.

They will have a sign up saying "property has been winterized".Once you track down a few, you should start looking at the listing agents web site.

For example if you are obtaining a mortgage on a known rental unit with a proven track record, could a lender factor that into the equation, thereby requiring less down?

Sounds like you are right on track there!

Maryland is a good state for tax lien certificate sales because the interest rate is 6% to 24%, but each county and/or municipality handles sales differently, which can make it a pain to track what is going on.VERY IMPORTANT: The redemption period is six months to two years, again because counties and municipalities have different rules.

I track the Green Valley Ranch and parts of Green Valley the closest.

Because many of the properties advertised for sale don't actually get sold, it would be extraordinarily time-intensive to track the sales, either in real-time at the courthouse steps or checking public records after the fact.

I keep track of each winning $bid & the bidding # or name if I know who it is as some buy 10 or more.

I wonder what I should do to follow up on this investment.I am thinking to:1. build a spreadsheet to track timelines for each lien; Timelines for subsequent taxes, redemption period and expiration date.2. create a financial model to track investment return for each lien and/or this investment;3. tour the properties I won liens on some time this year in order to decide next step for holding/dumping strategy.Please suggest anything else I need to pay attention to.Thanks,Emma