I'm surprised I didn't sign up here sooner considering I own a few Bigger Pocket's branded books, but wanted to introduce myself.I'm in my early 30's and have made a career in the tech industry as a systems engineer.

Also a licensed Notary and in loan doc signings. 

I’ll never understand why people sign leases while a property is on the market for sale.

Thanks @Ben HowardHere are some quick insights (lists) about the Sacramento County MFR 2-4 market:16,044 properties designated MFR 2-45,056 owners live outside Sacto County4,476 owners live outside of California884 were sold/purchased in last 365 days (~5.5%)2018 YTD: 3432017: 9432016: 8632015: 8124,520 have 100%+ equity796 are underwater12 are in Preforclosure263 marked vacant by USPS143 were purchased at auction by a trustee sale buyer1,445 have had a death of joint tenant in last 365 daysSince 2016, 676 transactions were off-market - and scanning through those buyers a lot appear to be investors as they've done 2+ deals or their LLC name indicates investment orientation.

I drove by to look at it today and there was a sign from the parish (this in Louisiana) that said “property will be sold for unpaid taxes on June 6, 2018”Can someone explain to me what’s going on here?

A friend told me about this website a few days ago and I sign up to a REIA which he's joined recently.

I think it's their way of saying that they won't be working with a bank or doing inspections, it has to be a simple transaction. 

This one is going to vape/smoke/burn candles in your unit/property anyway.This is why you send a copy of the application and tenant criteria prior to doing background searches, let alone signing lease agreements.

He said signing a contract wasn't necessary, but did give us a cost estimate after reviewing a set of house plans.

I'm new and I just signed a deal on a bank owned townhouse.