: If the owner doesn't pay by the deadline, you can initiate legal proceedings to take ownership of the property. The Bidding Process
: You typically cannot inspect the interior; the property might be worthless or environmentally contaminated.
: Ask for the "delinquent tax list" and the date of the next auction.
: You can start with as little as a few hundred dollars. Cons :
: The owner pays, and you receive your principal back plus interest.