@Diane G.Thanks for your interest- we don't automate the Inventory reveal, I left a message on your phone.  

It is detailed in my contract that if the inspection reveals material deficiencies, I can cancel the purchase contract and get my deposit back.  

It's funny, just posting this publicly has been cathartic and revealed how mediocre (bad?) 

When is the right time to reveal your seller financing intentions (before or submit it in with your initial offer)?

I'm sure visit to Assessors /recorder office would likely reveal more I don't have time for on-site visits.

If so, the" opening bid" has no relation to the reserve price, which is not revealed.

This is all they are entitled to collect, any money above that balance goes to the owner, or subordinate liens.2) if they realize the property is not worth nearly what they are owed, they can bid up to a number lower than what they are owed, realizing they will never get the full amount owed.Sometimes, when these bank bid numbers are known/advertised, it will result in skewed bid results.....here bidding starts at $100, if the bank reveals they are bidding up to $180k (amount owed), on a property worth $100k, then no one bothers bidding, so the banks "buys it" for $100.Don't understand your reference to "doesn't the bank have a liability of $140k"?

It is only revealed after the booking is successful a few days before the person is to arrive.

A web search or checking meetup.com should reveal most of them.

Inspections reveals some needed work.