I doubt that adds value but it is a victory for our family in terms of owning continuous acreage.

If I do that I'm sure shell be upset and more likely to destroy the property.

That's very common in Fannie/Freddie/FHA situations since the Feds set the upset price.

There are always upset community people who will fight and scream against any sort of change, but it's irrelevant to their bylaws as you stated.

I have heard both victories and horror stories regarding buying foreclosures at the courthouse steps, but have never heard much of a step by step process as to how to approach the auction method. 

He wasn't upset that I hadn't done anything for the first 4 months.

Update:Seller finally responded and they are extremely upset about the appraisal and want us to pay all closing costs as well as pay for another appraisal, HA!

I was upset, but they said the pipes were only intended to last about 50 years. 

Of course they'll be upset if they feel as though you are circumventing licensing laws to make money in their field.

someone once asked him  if striking out upset him. he said " no, because it puts me one step closer to the next home run". forget the nay sayers. i started out with $2000 and a dream. i own and  have owned several houses along the way. i have more than $2000 now and still own the first house i bought. you just have to get out there and do it. learn along along the way, do what you can and learn what you don't know. just do it.