If they disclose how they are getting their compensation (and they're bound to be- it would become obvious at the closing I'd think), and the buyer is getting a property at a price they are happy with, then all is fine. 

That should be fine in NJ.

(I guess you could stop paying the taxes and let it go to that way, but you are going to incur fines, fees, and maybe a lawsuit if somebody gets hurt on the property while it is in your name.Bottom line, as a new investor - learn the statutes for tax liens first.

Things might just work out fine.

Those are both fine.

I definitely missed the fine print when signing up.

Just because a property owner has neglected to pay their mandatory HOA dues or has unpaid HOA fines doesn't mean there is an issue with the mortgage or assessed taxes. 

I'm not talking about a small problem- I've had notices from the county that weeds were out of control and given me deadlines to clean them up to avoid fines. 

Fall is probably just fine if not better.

Thanks so much guys, looks like to be effective I have to learn the flipping world even though I'm not going to flip which is fine.