Florida tax deed sales start with tax certificates. Under Fla. Stat. §197.472, a certificate can generally be redeemed before the tax deed is issued or before full payment for the tax deed is made to the clerk, whichever is later. Bid only after checking title, liens, occupants, and repair costs.
Redeemable after certificate issuance and before tax deed issuance or full payment to the clerk, whichever is later. Source: Fla. Stat. §197.472.
Assume ARV is $180,000, repairs are $35,000, closing and holding costs are $12,000, and you want a $28,000 margin. Your working ceiling is $105,000 before any buyer premium or title-cleanup reserve. If the county file shows a surviving municipal lien, subtract it before bidding.
Under Fla. Stat. §197.472, a tax certificate can generally be redeemed before the tax deed is issued or before full payment for the tax deed is made to the clerk, whichever is later. Verify the county file before bidding.
No. Some government, municipal, association, or other interests may survive or create practical title problems. Run a title search before setting your maximum bid.