The owner was motivated due to personal circumstances and wanted to avoid the hassle of listing the property publicly.

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.

What we've learned is that Sec 8 residents would usually stay longer than a non-Sec-8 resident.

Yes, I'm a lender, but we have an arm that's been investing for close to 20 years now.

Talk with some securities attorneys, brokers, lenders. 

Assume an FHA loan to non-occupy and use for rental real estate.... 

Just because you haven't heard from the Lender, A.G., FTC, FBI for the last couple of years doesn't mean you are "in the clear".

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Depending on the county some provide public records of owners' name and numbers to the public thats are attached to the property so people can reach them

If you’re interested in investing here, I’d encourage you to speak with a knowledgeable local real estate professional or lender to get accurate guidance.