I have been talking to a few individuals in similar circumstances, and that was their general feel too..... until I stated 'educating' them about the potential benefits of it :-) , partially trough sharing posts and blogs from here at BP!

This is what I found so far, since no one replied:Under these circumstance they can encumber: Property is NOT homestead (they don’t live there) Creditor has recorded the certified lien in the same county Recorded judgement was in the past 10 years (can be re-recorded  to extend to 20 years.)

Regular landscaping/yard care (mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer, weed control) will be provided by ____(check one)____ [   ] Landlord  [   ]  Tenant .For all Tenants:a.Tenant agrees to keep yards, walkways, patios and decks clear and to keep premises free of junk and debris.b.Tenant accepts liability for all landscape damage and/or replacement of such, if caused by neglect, abuse or lack of water.c.Tenant may plant the beds adjacent to their dwelling to their liking, but only with those plants that are of appropriate size and type for the beds.All plants brought or caused to be brought to the property by Tenant will be cared for by Tenant.d.Tenant agrees not to cut or prune trees, hedges and shrubs.This will be Landlord’s responsibility.e.Tenant agrees to properly dispose of all plant debris and agrees to not leave such on the property.f.Landlord will consider special Tenant requests for planting and removal of plants, shrubbery and trees, but reserves the right to determine the make-up of the landscaping.g.Tenant agrees not to grow marijuana on the premises, indoors or outdoors.For Tenants of single family homes only: a.Tenant agrees to mow, water, and keep the grass, lawn, flowers and shrubbery thereon in good order and condition, applying fertilizers and weed retardant as needed. b.If Tenant fails to keep the landscaping in good order and to follow these guidelines, Landlord reserves the right to hire a landscaping service at Tenant’s expense (after a 10-day notice to perform covenant).c.Landlord reserves the right to restore the landscaping to its initial condition, as it was at the time Tenant began occupancy, or if improved during Tenant’s occupancy, to the level of such improvement.

Absent some special circumstances (not likely considering there is a $0 or low mortgage balance), there is literally no incentive to sell pre-auction... the auction company has a guaranteed sale and the owner knows that participation will be great because the property WILL sell on auction day.As a bidder, hope for bad weather.

Was the property in its original condition really bad or were there some special circumstances causing it to be sold for $60K? 

@Andrew LawlorHey Andrew, We all come from different life experiences and circumstances.

@Monica Evans You can't claim personal gift cards as business expenses, under no circumstances. 

Ideally you offer 2 or 3 yrs depending on your circumstances with an option to have a one time 6 or 12 month extension.

Property has been neglected and I have concerns about plumbing as house is 70 years old and it was neglected by previous owner who simply did patchwork repairs while never addressing the problems.  

@Kris ChaviousYour lease should make it clear that tenant is responsible for damage due to neglect such as stopped plumbing or drains.