Tom so you wouldn't be as concerned about that element?

My only concern would be whether or not, you’d be able to cash flow.

Hi Joy - Service animals can’t legally be restricted due to landscaping concerns, but you can include a note in your listing to inform guests, such as:"The front yard has decorative shells, and the backyard is turf.

My concern is with the house that my dti numbers will remove my options for a loan.

From a lender standpoint I think the main areas of concern with auction properties boils down to access.

So I am less concerned with that one at least for the time.I enjoy researching many things and solving complicated problems, but figuring this out has not been one of them.

The problem is that you don't get an opportunity to do an inspection before you buy.If you buy pre-sale from the owner, you have arrears to bring current, getting the owner to move after you have solved their problem and taken the pressure off, along with the previously listed concerns.

Beyond immediate safety concerns, the long-term financial implications, including taxes, are a pressing issue for those impacted by the disaster.

While that may sometime be true, full disclosure to all parties should eliminate any ethical or moral concerns (imo).  

Ethical ConsiderationsYour concern about ethics is valid and shows you’re approaching this with integrity.