The end buyer was able to get marketable title on their purchase.

I was able to get some valuable insights from this book I read titled, Never Split The Difference , and essentially it teaches you that you have to look for information (in this case it would be from the tenant) that is causing him to act in a difficult manner.

A lot of people make it seem like this:1) see obnoxiously grassy lawn2) knock on door3) see a visually distressed owner4) ask if they want to sell their home5) they say yes6) get them to sign a contract for me to acquire their home for 30% off the value7) pitch to buyers8) sign contract to buyer.9) send docs to title company10) receive cheque...and BALL OUT/ReInvest lolI feel like this is partly true but maybe missing a step or two.

If I were in your shoes, I'd probably have a frank and friendly with the tenant and talk a big, threat free game, but point out that her lease does not allow for animals and that she did not disclose the animal to you.

Some people may buy a property under their own name for the lower rates and down payment requirements and then turn around and place the LLC on title... if you do that you will most likely break the due on sale clause and the lender could, call the entire loan amount due, not likely, but they would have every right to and you would then be SOL. 

Potential risks - incomplete foreclosure.Yes you can buy a property at the tax sale in Jackson County - but to sell it be prepared to find a buyer that will take defective title as that is the only way most title companies will close - some sort of CYA document stating it was acquired via tax sale and might not be 100% clean. 

These coaches/mentors will be more invested (they have skin in the game just like the banks will want from you when you borrow) and are a little easier to get a hold of when you need help.

You can check the ccrs for any community, call a title company here and they will send to you.

However, I'm not quite sure how the thread title pertains to the content - what do you think you over-rehabbed the house?

Assuming a mortgage is not a Sub2.Sub2 or taking title subject-to refers to taking over legal title to the property subject to the current financing, encumbrances, liens, etc.If the prior owner is now a leasee, hopefully you structured that well and setup and fund a new tenancy as soon as title transfers over to you so that the rights and duties of both parties were clearly laid out.If they arent in a contract any more you can give them a notice to vacate and the proper time to leave depending the local tenant landlord laws in your area.