As the owner has the right to redeem the property, and the fact that price was published, you may not have tied up the deal you think you have.

All the national brokers and big property management software companies post quarterly cap rate surveys and reports. 

Who's to say they don't pocket the money and dont report it on my mortgage. 

Also don't report on credit.

I was able to get my hands on the inspection report from the last time the house was under contract and there was too many things that I thought could end up costing me a lot of money to repair.

To avoid having a foreclosure on their credit report.

GET THE CLUE report for past claims

I had to write a letter reporting that I intend to stay there at least two weeks per year to qualify.  

A month later a neighboring tenant reports a rancid smell in their unit.

And follow up on his report with a bid from a good licensed GC.