The landlord can manipulate tenants to sign lots of things but the deposits going into and out of accounts and what is reported as verified transcripts with the IRS tell what is really going on.

I've probably dealt with more probates in foreclosure (documented and verifiable) than any other person in CA.

Disclamer: I am not a certified legal representative you will need to contact you local tax attonery to verify the any and all questions you may have, including the above statement.

Verify that the property manager screened the tenants properly (if you care), and inspect the units/talk to the tenants yourself.

Suggest you prepare to move... try to verify the stage of foreclosure.

A copy of the Sales Contract and the HUD-1 Settlement Statement must be submitted to verify the accepted bid price (as-is value) of the property and the closing date.Architectural Exhibits The improvements must comply with HUD's Minimum Property Standards (24 CFR 200.926d and/or HUD Handbook 4905.1) and all local codes and ordinances.

Tenant Screening Background Seach includes: Verification of identity, SSN, employment, and address history.

Verify the value of your property.

Now, most of the sellers are using ebay as a store front and their starting price is simply the price tag and you can pay more if you want to, but why, when they just keep posting the next one that is identical to the 100 that went before it?

I've also talked with several contractors to verify the home inspector's estimates.