It's a much better situation than evicting someone who lost their job and has no way of paying a judgement.

We felt really good about the offer so I'm wondering if we are dealing with a situation where the company handling the foreclosure isn't responding or if it is most likely an issue with the LA. 

Before putting a cage over an AC unit, consider the importance of that window for egress in a fire situation...

@Peter Vroom Ahh, perfect situation where slumlords get their slums.

I'm brand new and will only have funds to invest in one property at a time and don't want to get in a situation where I may have accepted offers on multiple properties but I only have enough money to do one. any help the community can lend would be much appreciated.

Any suggestion and or advice on how I should approach this situation would be greatly appreciated.

He's making the situation worse by delaying.

That's really a tough situation as every appraiser is different in what they think in my experience.

I hate to sound mistrusting, but it is going to be difficult enough to get this situation taken care of without adding to the tax debt by owing these additional fees.

This is why lenders often stress or require 6 months of PITI liquid in reserves per property so that you are more cushioned should you have a longer or higher vacancy.