If it went to court, he would win with no question?

Even if it just allows me to pursue a career I find more enjoyable at the sacrifice of a corporate salary, it'll be a huge win for my long-term quality-of-life. 

We had auto insurance and the asking amount from the plaintive is less then our coverage is ,therefore there should be nothing out-of-pocket even if he did win.

Don't forget they have to sue you win, get a judgment then forclose, almost all these cases are done on contingency so no attorney will even look at it unless you have allot of equity in the homes.  

My goals are to gradually build wealth and cash flow over time while having a normal engineering career. slow and steady wins the race I guess :)I have been considering two common newbie strategies either owner occupying a duplex or to buy a simple single family property such as a townhouse for less but then plan to move within the next year or two and move on to the next property while renting the other.

My question was, "If I win the auction, and pay the 10% of the total bid within 24 hours, can I work with someone to get funding for the rest of the money, since closing will only happen within 30-45 days?"

Is there any other thoughts or strategies on this situation as I want everyone to win in this situation.

They have both the nuclear and tax codes so they win!

May be a win win.

From 'winning' the bid/auction the process will take 45-60 days.