I may take it again but in the weekday format as I believe having the information parsed out in smaller bite size pieces may help me better comprehend and retain the info. 

In either case, if this is your first auction, you should retain an experienced RE attorney who is well versed in dealing with foreclosures.  

In a land-sale contract the seller retains legal ownership of the property until the last payment is made.  

I would love to retain occasional use of the condo so wondering if a fractional ownership makes sense.

@Kevin AllenIf you are talking about a multi-unit property (i.e. a 16-unit apartment) there is no expectation of privacy in the common areas of the property - including the grounds.If the property is a residential property (SFH, townhouse/duplex, etc) and you have not established in the lease that you would be retaining access to a portion of the property (garage, out-building, grounds) or that you would be providing an ongoing service (yard work, snow removal), it is reasonable for the tenant to expect quite enjoyment of the entire premises.  

So I do see the possible need for expanding the budget to accommodate much of what is being discussed here; alternative, I see ways for us to retain the budget to using the cost savings also discussed. 

Is it best for us to do the survey, site testing for septic, and turn in a plan to town while my partner still retains ownership, and then sell the deal after approval?

If you retain the services of a certified mold remediation company the problem should be corrected as long as you follow what they recommend.

Each electrician I got a quote from said I could retain the 100 amp service I had and be fine.  

I don't want to outsource to a PM company until I have to and I've heard of everything from utilizing handyman services on a retainer to giving the tenant a list of recommended service companies...how do YOU do it?