@Kevin DeVargasI wouldn't be so hasty to suggest that OP "make sure your accountant deducts the home office expense" based on what's laid out in this thread.There's no where near enough facts for the conclusion that OP's activities rise to the level of a trade or business...

Yes I would first jump to conclusion that the owner failed their responsibility to their tenant(s) and was only concerned about the rent history of "on time paments."

Do some research and come to your own conclusion. 

So in conclusion of this long stressful and Irritating situation that I have nobody to blame but myself, I  learned to ALWAYSget everything in writing before ever commencing any work or spending any money!

I would agree with the conclusion of @Henry Lazerow, although for different reasons, and suggest that you bid with confidence knowing that that this is not going to be an issue with the 3rd unit or a headache from a violations standpoint. 

It could potentially sell on market for 220-280 depending on inside conditions.My conclusion to solve the problem is borrowing cash from my grandparents who own a large dairy farm.

., you have to pay the full bid after conclusion of the auction in certified funds. - Pretty stiff competition against some VERY experienced people with decades of buying at the auctions.- You can't see the inside of the property, so you're taking significant risks as to the condition.

Your recommendation is a forgone conclusion, it is always a great time to buy or sell a home. 

The side/basement of the house looks soggy or perhaps it's settled a bit.

@Pete Abilla, the easiest conclusion to draw is that the glut of housing inventory in the donating (departing) metros will lead to longer times on market and lower prices (buyer's market) while the receiving (arriving) metros will have shorter times on market and higher prices (seller's market).