The two most popular options seem to be using 15% downpayment if buying a duplex or by using an FHA loan that requires 3.5% downpayment plus additional fees depending on the total loan amount.  

I need to finish all those 3 transactions by Dec 2016, and don't want to pay another $15-20k in attorneys/accountant fees, so I'm trying to do it myself.... 

**Required: Must be a managing broker in or around Atlanta, GA - Flat fee, no commission's paid unless you bring a buyer.

Of course you can apply to have it released, as in a short sale,maybe for a small fee, right away.  

In your experience are counties setting the auction reserve price at the lien amount plus interest and fees, assessed value or at an estimated market price?

Their rates and fees are tough to beat.

You get it under contract and then assign the contract to a new buyer for a fee.

Is anyone in WV familiar with the laws of paying a third party a finders fee for finding me a property?

If it was a SFH, then no problem , but given your situation, there could be too much liability in that approach.I own a condo and our annual inspection and treatments are covered under the HOA fees.

Ask them if it would be alright to find them a buyer at no cost to the seller for a small fee with no contingencies.