I thought a tax sale wiped everything before it out and started fresh. 

I've been unsuccessful with reverse mortagages, utilities and fresh judgments.

My experience is that these type investors aren’t interested in uncovering investment opportunities on Facebook or any other investing sites open to the public.

Then, in the contract, we would make closing subject to the inspection not uncovering any "material" defects in the house (not sure whether this clause is customary?).  

A lot of people were really hurt by the crash of 2008 and tried for years to recover but finally realized they needed a fresh start.

Of course as you mentioned you could also pursue the demo option and start fresh from there...though you've now paid for units that don't exist any longer. 

(Who handle the unincorporated areas)simply do a public records request and ask them to provide you with both administrative and abatement liens.For an extra fresh list, find out who they subcontract for to do the abatements and pay them for a list when they get it.  

In addition, the Department's Fair Housing Testing Program seeks to uncover this kind of hidden discrimination and hold those responsible accountable.

Fresh paint, new furnishings, new mirrored closet doors, and game room!

Aloha,An important consideration is that when you partially paint, partially redo flooring, etc. often once you are done with the fresh work, the remaining areas are more noticeable than when everything was a little tired...