To avoid this, we've come up with a few scenarios and need help ripping these ideas apart and pulling something better together. 1) Put it UC, buyer gets possession before closing (as a tenant) and closes Jan 2.

While I am not aware of a case where they have acted on this they could take possession of the property after 5 years if you are not. 

A $1,000 fee with the tenant being held responsible until another tenant takes possession would likely keep him there or scare him away.

One renter moved out right before we took possession.

That holds true for every material possession, from cars to watches to real estate.That being said, I know a fellow who scored some terrific condo deals in the heart of Gatlinburg last year, and he's banking.  

From his casual mention, he didn’t seem too bothered by it; unless he just blows it off to her having to be out when they go there to get possession with the sheriff in a couple of weeks. 

If you suddenly had $3 million in your possession, what would you do with it?

Seeking as a REFERRAL an experienced COMPETENT foreclosure Attorney - Penobscott County MAINE area who will work with us as CREDITORS to take back possession of a property which has a NON performing 1st lien mortgage on it.

I highly doubt that anyone is going to be allowed to retake possession of their old house due to this stuff.

In a theoretical scenario, since there is a pending Quiet Title Action in progress, it is unclear what would happen if the foreclosure went forward and the successful bidder took possession and then a previously unknown "rightful" owner was determined to exist.