You can definitely do it without your spouse.

I wouldn’t even buy units that small personally.You definitely need to do more research and due diligence first.  

But with the funds we give him, if he wants we can guide him down the same paths.  

So many paths you could take here.

Sub-to laws vary from state to state, so definitely make sure any legal documents were prepared/reviewed by a local lawyer familiar with this transaction type.As far as whether someone was taken advantage of...

OR, most likely there are members who have run into issues and have a lawyer or two that they know.You definitely want someone that specializes in real estate and even more specifically in whatever issue you are running into.Good luck!

Hi All,I have not gone down the path of auctions in the past and there is one near me that is currently occupied and will be auctioned off in the next few weeks.   

Welcome to BiggerPockets :)Lots of options to explore, real estate investing is definitely not black and white.

I am drafting a letter now and will definitely be dropping it at the door when I visit the property today. 

You’re definitely thinking about this the right way :)