Occupied Home : Why can't I approach the family?

[Andrej Petrovski]

Hello :)

I suppose it will be evident that I'm a new investor by my naive question here, but ...

I'm looking at bidding on an auction property that is defined as "occupied" The mortgage was foreclosed on in May of this year.  In Michigan there is a  month redemption period before the people have to leave.  Is there a strategy to approach them to discuss their intentions on their next steps? ? ? I would obviously want to avoid dealing with eviction and the risk of them destroying the house upon exit.  

Any wisdom would be appreciated. 

Andrej Petrovski