Of course get a written estimate and keep track of all receipts and payments.

Im sure its unavoidable at times since things can happen last minute but whats the industry standard for verifying a property is still on track to be auctioned a day or two before the scheduled date?

If you could track down the Final Order from the quiet title action (assuming there was one), you could get a more definitive answer to your question. 

I didn't choose this profession per se; I'm actually disabled and needing to do this to supplement my income (although I have felt immense appreciation for the good tenants and proud of the way I continue to learn).Now I am in the process of my first eviction with regards to my current basement tenant (they're just not paying me rent, everything else is fine with this person but their financial excuses have been hard to keep track of since the beginning).  

Being someone who works in investment real estate, I tend to come across quite a few discounted properties that are located near railroad tracks.

Make sure you do your homework on the turnkey provider, and ensure they have a solid, positive track record.

Monitor your investments on a regular basis; keep track of costs and profits; watch the market trends to enhance your portfolio.Good luck!

A 2010-2020 track record has zero experience in a recession or a down market.

I know there are ways to get your credit back on track more quickly.Maybe start a thread on here asking which credit repair companies can help you out?

I watch the 10-Year Treasury constantly as that will track in lock-step with mortgage rates, but you can always download "Mortgage News Daily" from your Ap Store.