You will simply not see enough to be able to make an informed judgement of the extent of damage, so a walkthrough is simply required.For my remote flipping, I usually do a FaceTime walkthrough with someone at the property that I can direct and go through a checklist of items.

Sounds like you might not trust her judgement, in which case you should talk to a couple other agents who know the area well. 

The reality is that you will probably never see the money anyway as collecting a judgement in Texas is very difficult

In addition, you must send certified mail return receipt letters to all lienholders (mortgages, IRS, judgement, etc) who had liens on the date of the auction.  

As far as removal from the old one talk to your mortgage person, they may be able to use the judgement for the 6 months to clear that money.Good Luck!

That tends to be a subjective judgement, even when it's based on numbers.

If the lease is broken both tenants are charge and both tenants credit can be trashed by a judgement.

B.1980 Mechanic Lien (release 1/82)Owner x to Pioneer1982 Mechanic Lien Pioneer to James ***1982 Fed TaX Lien (release 10/87) **verifyPioneer 2.6k1982 State Tax Lein*""1983 Fed Lien* (release 10/87)1984 Fed Tax 1 1k*Fed tax 2 800*Fed tax 3 612*1984 Abstract of Judgement State of Texas 600*1984 Oil and Gas lease(no drilling on site clause)1990 Trustee Deed via Mechanic LeinProperty from Homsteaders to James Dailey purchased by Stacy Owner x2001 Warranty DeedDeed from D.

If you work with a savvy contractor, they could actually throw a lien on your property until you pay them for incomplete, shabby workmanship or they can sue you and obtain a judgement and take your property. 

Suit-active or judgement?