They have started this program called Velocity which is essentially a permit expediting process (for a fee).

So, I am up for the challenge and in the process make myself and investors a nice profit.

The door knob wasn't working so I wasn't able to open it up to access the latch area which would make the process easier.

@Dan Heuschele, I found the explanation of your thought process to be very helpful.

First time investing, and I am eternally grateful for having people I really trust to walk me through the process...learned alot about property taxes, management, insurance, leverage, etc.

The wholesaler which is also a realtor stipulated that he is in the process of having the fines reduced by the county prior to closing and having the buyer pay those costs (lien) at closing.

If you want to know how the process works, call Eastside Funding or Veristone in Washington state.

I'd be glad to connect you with a lender or any other real estate professional in the Atlanta area needed to make this process a smooth as possible.

Getting all the terms worked out is a long and potentially stressful process.

In the next year or two, I believe I'll be ready to commit to the process and start my real-estate endeavor.