How to check and leins before the auction

[Luckisha J.]

How to check and liens on property you are purchasing on an online auction before the auction date? I want to bid on a property but not knowing how to check prior debt make me very nervous. What can I do to be more prepared?

[Ronald Davis]

I agreed with Ned - drive-by is a must before bidding on any property in large cities to determine the condition of the city block of the property and nearby blocks - looking for boarded-ups and number rentals in the area that will help or break the fix and flip sale value. If you're not from Baltimore or any other city then consider visiting it to do a drive-by or hire or partner with someone from the area you are looking at to do the legwork for you.