Even though the law does not require you to be at the first hearing you should be there.

The solar system adds no value to my property for rental purposes, and I may even be ripping up the roof & replacing it in the new year.Beyond sending a nasty letter through my attorney via certified mail, demanding the company come pick up their equipment, am I required to take any further action or fulfill any obligations regarding these contracts?

@Edward Heath you'll want to check the requirements for the $12.5k loan.

To him the capital required and overall market risk of real estate is too much.  

i have 4 STRs that i use professional PM, 2 of the STRs, after expenses including PM, are not outproducing my LTRs.For optimal ROI in this market requires a value add and quick, at least partial, exit.

If you get enough experience doing exactly what you did with your first property there are lenders that would no require your purchase to "season".

The seller will also have to sign documents that are required and it will hold them liable for debts since they are on title.Best way to set that up is run the numbers and create a partnership based on the equity of the land and your cash injection and sweat equity.

With an auction you can set a resesve price that must be met before you are required to sell.

I've heard of where some coaches or courses weren't geared for newcomers and would like advice on a good land flipping coach that's not going to require to give them an arm and a leg but will really help me get started. 

Closed end seconds WILL allow you to close in an LLC and don't always require full doc qualification.