What does the "vote" and "award" functions mean in a discussion and how do you "@" someone.

Changing locks and setting property out before an eviction court proceeding has awarded possession to the landlord falls under self-help eviction and therefore it should not be done by those who wish to keep things legal. 

- When the highest bidder awarded the tax deed, Is the whole amount due right away?

Therefore, you cannot take late fees from it.However, if you complete the eviction process through the court system and the court awards you possession and the monies owed (which they almost always do), at THAT time you may use the security deposit money toward anything owed to you before refunding anything left back to the tenant.

I think getting rid of the Influence and Award system would encourage more members and newbie investors to participate.

The steps you'll need to take depend on whether the tenant files for bankruptcy before or after you get a judgment against the tenant awarding you possession of the rental.Tenant Files for Bankruptcy After You've Won PossessionIf you sued the tenant for eviction and won a judgment for possession before the tenant filed for bankruptcy, you can proceed to evict the tenant, even if the tenant then files for bankruptcy in an attempt to stop the eviction.New bankruptcy law vs. prior law.

A first-timer or unknown player wouldn't have been awarded the deal, they would have simply been outbid and then posted on BP that you can't find deals with this type of conservative underwriting! 

Most likely the bank awarded the property to another buyer and you just haven't been notified. 

Before winning the award for longest intro ever I'll say I am glad I found Bigger Pockets and look forward to gaining knowleged that will help me to be successful at the business of investing in realesate.  

Do I get  an award if I'm the most ignored?