If you have a license and belong to MLS, etc. it gives you access to the listings as soon as they come out.

But if they open with a step bid then they will bid up past opening bid but it won't be above what they are owed in principal , interest , foreclosure fee's tax's fronted  Insurance paid , winterization etc.And any overage above that belongs to next in line....

I think they only show auctions of properties that belong to the banks they represent.

I can hardly wait, yet, I am not looking forward to physically move given all the trips that I will need to take to change all my belongings to Dallas.

This may be long, but i appreciate every piece of advice given.1) When exactly do i contact a title company or a real estate attorney or agent?

Don't expect the broker to provide any leads and as the other gentlemen said they would be long shots anyways.

The house belonged to an older man that had recently passed away and the kids just want the property gone.

Renters insurance is actually reserved for the tenant that will be occupying your property to cover their personal belongings. 

We are recently retired, new to investing and belong to a local REI club.  

Question 1: If the original owners are accessing at random times to get their belongings, does this mean it's occupied in TN?