Write the property on the receipt and keep a digital copy and the hard copy.Quickbooks Online is a good software for both receipt capture and organizing what expense goes with which property.  

we have participated in the on-line tax auction a few times and believe the process is very broken. 

I appreciate your response.

Bigger Pockets isn't letting me include his contact info in this post, but it is easy to find online 

Engage in networking, social media, on line forums, associations, etc and showcase your expertise.3.

Then I wait for their responses and see their body language. 

I've settled today with my family at a cozy and comfortable rental where we have power and water, and wanted to respond first to thank all of you for your responses -- I'm so grateful for the kind words and information.

Why go to a lender that has no presence online when there are plenty of lenders with lots of reviews / track records on places like here and Google?

Because typically when I put a house up for sale, I will get a call from an agent that has (allegedly) a buyer, and they ask "are you willing to pay me 3% (or 2.5%)" and i usually work out something that works for both parties.But I wonder...is the buyer now responsible for paying their agent?

After multiple calls and emails about the matter (even involving the local HUD office), I finally get a response that says "Unfortunately, HACW is experiencing a temporary shortfall of funding and will be unable to pay the HAP amount for this month..."