But for many people, it is one of a number of sources of deal flow, to add to MLS listings, wholesalers, direct owner outreach, auction, etc.Assuming you are specifically talking about sheriff auctions, just make sure you familiarize yourself with the general procedures for the auction.  

I have flown into north bend many many times I would go on IFR training flights from Aurora and my go to  was first to Newport then shoot the approach into North Bend  which takes you about 5 miles out into the ocean for the procedure turn.. always could find some actual weather there..

So what is the procedure by which to accomplish that? 

Be extra careful with your policies and procedures in regards to Fair Housing protected classes! 

The standard legal procedure, as far as I understand in NC is the landlord must make reasonable effort to re-rent the property (which I will), and any vacant time till new tenants are found must be paid by previous tenants.

Just document the current condition before the cleanup process and follow any other local law or procedure that is in your municipality. 

That means having procedure and protocol for every situation--or at least, every common situation. 

(8) no requirements in documents for purchaser to adhere to procedures to protect the seller? 

Neither have time for manual follow-up, paper Contracts, telephone interviews and other procedural steps typically required to complete a deposit and booking.

The procedure is very similar to 1099-NEC: file it online.