Our plan is occupy the home as our primary residence.After further digging through the Grantor/Grantee Index it appears that the original lien that is being auctioned is from 2005 and a couple of the banks listed on that original Deed of Trust are now defunct and closed (one is First Franklin).

FInd it and fix it first.The mouse thing is not that big a deal... but it wouldn't hurt to have an electrician go up into the attic and verify that the wiring is ok.It appears to be coming from outside from the downspout terminating close to foundation and a small hole in the outer wall. 

>These storms of a century now appear to be happening every couple of years.

@Jeff Galak no XP with either, but after looking over the sites both appear to be mostly a call line and contractor dispatcher, which many self-managed investors can often handle now via contractor directories like Thumbtack, Angie’s List to start until you find your reliable go-to’s.

Seems like there are alot of alternatives but property data from these sites appears to be a money grap. 

I have tried to do my due diligence on the company and founders and it appears to be legitimate - but I could be missing some things.

The Registered Agent will record the documents on your behalf so only their name and information appear on the documents.

Honest conversation about them being able to afford the property and expressing it appears they are struggling. 

Unfortunately, appears you've gotten exactly what you deserved due to your poor screening.Hopefully, you've learned from this painful lesson.Hire a well-screened landlord-tenant attorney and evict them and sue for damages.

@Jerry ZhangOdds of someone buying that note are slim to none because it appears shady.