If it's somewhere else...you may have to take a more expensive course of action to treat the hazard. 2) Lead paint on Accessible/Mouthable surfaces. 

Limited access routes in/out of La Jolla. 

He's actually going to do another in-classroom course with a local brokerage who has a "real estate school" because he needs direct access to a live instructor to answer questions and ask for clarity on topics.Don't just go with the cheapest option, but with a course that local brokerages recommend and that will adequately prepare you for the exam.

As if you were a ceo looking to acquire a competitor

It sounds like any other sale, even though it is being done by auction.  90 days is Plenty of time to get financed, but you’d have to make sure:It’s zoned as residentialIt will appraise for your bid priceYou can have access for insurance and lender inspections/appraisals.It is in good enough condition to get a conventional loan, or you could take a shot at a 203k or Fannie purchase/Reno loan.The auction terms/details Should tell you if this is prohibited for some reason.  

I am a tax lien investor and recently a judge entered foreclosing rights of redemption in my favor, so i'm getting ready to settle all the arrears so that i may gain access to the properties.

I never had cash sitting around when I was growing, but I did have access to cash through HELOCs if I got into a pinch.  

You may want to consider selling a stock that has lost value since you acquired it to offset the gain.unfortunately - you are not able to offset the capital gain by re-acquiring it.Did you look to see if you can get a line of credit with the Index fund as collateral?

If I were to acquire this property at the auction, am I inheriting a huge title and/or judgement mess? 

I have access to hard money.