A few weeks ago, tax upset sale notices were posted on a few parcels of land behind my house.

I find that neighbors become concerned/upset by:1. 

Guys like John get upset (as do I) when folks tie up houses that they can't close on or don't have the ability to close on if needed.

Some state have complex upset and redemption rules that come into play after the auction.If this is some commercial auction site, who knows what's going on.Bidding at auctions is not for the feint of heart. 

My tenant, an attorney, was very upset and left the next day.

If I reach out to Realtor #1 and tell him I am now working with his junior realtor, I worry that Realtor #1 may be upset and tell Realtor #2 not to work with me.

Same goes with your rental income but it can be off set with expenses, depreciation etc.W-2 is pretty much taxable, not much to deduct besides you personal exemption/deduction and/or if you have something to itemize.Instead of getting upset at the lenders, learn the rules and try to comply with them. 

There isnt much good in being upset about it, just realize that buying an REO might not be for you.

My neighbor on the other side of the backyard suddenly felt they lost their privacy and talked with us about how upset and devastated they are. 

He then apologized for the massive delay of time and no contact and said I would be absolutely right to be upset and if this went to small claims I would definitely win.