Hey Jon would recommend checking out FB groups if you aren't local (looks like you're based in the Bay).

I also have a referral based in KC, MO, but they aren't on BP.

In addition, if this was originally an owner occupied house, there are often homestead exemptions where the first  $XX,XXX. of the value of the home aren't taxed.  

I dunno @Mike Francis, this has come up before and I still think that you aren't going to get a ton of traffic from being on there.

You can usually request this from a title company or look into public records in your county’s clerk or recorder’s office.If you’re not sure how to navigate this, contacting the auction house or a real estate attorney familiar with foreclosure auctions can help ensure there aren’t surprises.

.- Ask the attorney if your aunt & dad need to authorize lien, or just aunt.2) Understanding your options to force payoff of the lien.- Ask attorney how you can enforce collecting on the lien when you need to.3) Getting full control of the property, while allowing your aunt to keep her ownership.- Have attorney draw up a contract to do this.Suggest you offer your dad some cash, now or in the near future, to motivate him to transfer his ownership to you.It may not work out, but you will learn a lot either way!

They aren't required to belong. 

While they did mention they aren't responsible for utility lines aren't they suppose to stop digging and call the "call before you dig number" if they find a wire. 

Here’s why this market is so ripe:1️⃣ Mom-and-Pop Sell-Offs at Huge DiscountsA lot of these properties have been in the same family for decades, but now the kids aren’t interested in taking over the business or the real estate.

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