But, some of the things I would suggest is:-post it to biggerpockets-post to vflyer (which will distribute it to dozens of places)-post to Craigslist (Vflyer can also do this)-post it to your local rehablist.com -Begin building your buyer's list (most important)..you will find several investors advertising in your local Penny Saver...you can call them to begin building that list.These are beginning strategies, but an easy way to get started.Hope that helps!

They last longer and can be had for penny's on the dollar.New linens, mattresses etc.

So I saved every penny every month so I could put down 20%. 

Aside from his apparent superhuman ability to manage huge numbers of properties on almost no time, by doing everything yourself you can wring out every single penny from each property.I invest.

It was a podcast where the gal just happened to bring up a way to obtain brand new mobile homes for pennies on the dollar. 

They are DAMAGE.If you paint between each tenant and average 3 years per tenant, then in 20 years you'll have 6-7 coats of paint on the wall. 

If not, then before putting a penny into real estate investment, I would figure out how much money you'd realistically need to cover your necessary expenses for 3-6 months and set that aside that portion of the $100k in an emergency fund account that will earn interest.

@Penny Dun   Where is the property?

If they didn't pay their taxes, now they have to figure out how to redeem, how to contact you, how to do it, maybe pay an attorney when they don't have money, pay 25-50% penalty, and on and on, it probably just doesn't happen much.My guess is most people don't redeem....look at the properties in the sale and think about who/why/when they would redeem.....however if you find the needle in the haystack that is in great shape, occupied, sells for pennies, etc, they'll redeem.You're welcome to call me if you want to talk more about it.

USA made stuff can be had for pennies on the dollar, even free.