The problem normally that comes to mind with this strategy is two fold: 1) You have to take title to the property (even if only for a second) so there are double transfer taxes, double closing costs, etc., to pay...., and 2) the new buyer may have trouble getting a loan because now you have a title seasoning problem (most banks only wish to give loans secured by properties that have been held by the seller for 12 months or longer).

The problem normally that comes to mind with this strategy is two fold: 1) You have to take title to the property (even if only for a second) so there are double transfer taxes, double closing costs, etc., to pay...., and 2) the new buyer may have trouble getting a loan because now you have a title seasoning problem (most banks only wish to give loans secured by properties that have been held by the seller for 12 months or longer).

Annual taxes, abatements6.

Some entities have advantages over others depending on the activities of your business.From both a tax standpoint and a liability standpoint, forming some type of entity is usually the best option.

Property tax assessors website is a wealth of information when you're looking for properties to mail to.

Or does this include insurance and taxes for the year.

In my area, you are absolutely not supposed to use what's in the tax records.  

Also one of the lc has back taxes owed.

If off market I search local county tax record for owner and send one of three letters; individual, LLC, or REO.

Meanwhile are the taxes and insurance even being maintained on these defaulted properties.