Buying at a Tax Deed Auction (CA)

[Sam Booth]

Any advice on buying at a tax deed auction? So far I am waiting till closer to the auction, if the property is still in the list, do a title search with a O&E report, calling the recorders office to see about potential liens, building department to see if any violations, drive by the property to make sure it's still up. I actually talked to the person living in the property but they weren't interested in selling before the auction but they did let me give them their number.

Anything else? Any help appreciated! Thanks so much!