IF it was not on an auction site none of the information would be known unless you do your own research. they could say its a 3bed 2 bath home and you go buy and its burned down (seen that before). 100% is on the person bidding at auction.

Mostly leftovers, we didn't buy them, but they rent well.

I have 3 windows as well that don't stay in the open position that I have to replace.

As well as limit you potential top end profit.

For reference, we're heavily involved in the co-living space, which is an unorthodox strategy but can perform exceptionally well with the right property and systems in place.

In addition to the interest of the loan, you'd also be paying this as well. 

Agree Google nmls - funny on Facebook where 99% of private lending groups that are public are scam artists you get the "well license isn't required"I reply to this noting that while you are correct in some states - chances of a scammer with a nmls license are less than 1% while those without is 99% on sociale media 

As stated previous neither lender would want to take the second position as well. 

This property was a foreclosure auction purchase, so minimal information was known.

Thank you and to you as well with your future endeavors.