If I purchase a property with a redemption period, when will I receive the Sheriff's deed?

If you purchase property with a redemption period, you will be issued a certificate of purchase.  When the redemption period is up, you may then return the original certificate of purchase to the sheriff and you will then receive a Sheriff’s deed.  It is very important that you do not lose the original certificate of purchase.  If you lose it, you will not receive a Sheriff’s deed until you get a court order directing the Sheriff to issue you a duplicate certificate of purchase. (Iowa Code 626.96) If you fail to have a Sheriff’s deed issued within 8 years after the date of issuance of the certificate of purchase, the Sheriff’s sale will be cancelled. (Iowa Code 626.97)

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1. Can I enter a residence before purchasing it?
2. Does the Sheriff's Office have keys to the residence?
3. How does the bidding process start?
4. Do I have to pay my bid in full on the day of purchase?
5. How do I pay for the purchase of a Sheriff's sale?
6. What if I'm the highest bidder, but change my mind about buying the property?
7. Whose name should be on the Sheriff's deed or certificate of purchase?
8. Who is responsible for back property taxes?
9. If I purchase a property with a redemption period, when will I receive the Sheriff's deed?
10. If I purchase a property with a redemption period, can I enter the property before the redemption period ends?
11. What is the next step after receiving the Sheriff's deed?
12. What if I have the Sheriff's deed, but there are people living in the residence?