All that being said, I have considered going to an auction just to observe and see what happens, and I may just do that.  

v=u_rIv55jEq8===Any comments, observations, experiences, etc...

Here is what I noticed, it would be great if others would also weigh in here with their own observations:(in order from largest group to smallest group)1.

Danny D.I have attended a few County Trustee auctions in my area to observe the process and talk with buyers.

As far as your mentoring observation, you're absolutely correct......these guys who charge $30k for "mentoring" are, IMHO, doing a grave disservice to our industry.

I'll preface this by saying I don't know your local laws and obviously haven't read your full lease, but I'll offer some general observations after reading the lease revisions/additions you linked to. 

My point is how will they find out they are being discriminated against if you dont say anything about it, you just observe.  

Just an observation as I reflect. 

It has been observed across the nation in the last 30-50 years that most injuries and deaths caused by earthquakes are caused by things falling on people (not structural collapse).

When the appraisal comes in short Fannie routinely will amend (based on my personal experience and observed others in my community) to the appraised value (within reason-- less than 10 percent reduction).