There are many folks who will tell white lies in this direction which I cannot promote so think being honest is the most sincere way to generate a response without imposing on them.

@Ethan Henning Thank you, I sent him a response not too long ago.

Like usual, the majority of the responses were, “No.

When buying a foreclosed property from an auction are you responsible for the past HOA fees that weren’t paid ?

Generally not a good idea, rents could appreciate significantly in that period of time, and most responsible tenants aren't going to want to lock in for that long either and as others have said realistically they can leave whenever they want.

The trailers and tenants have also been a bit of an issue - the seller has now put 8k in escrow that says they are responsible for the removal of the trailers by the end of the 90 days (60 days of which we will be the owners as we close early next month) or we get the money.

After reading your response, I was thinking would it be a good idea for me to contact flippers instead of wholesalers.

I appreciate the response and you have a very valid point about the business partnership and making sure that we have everything ironed out and in writing before delving into this process. 

If you're financing, then the COA fee and the mortgage will wipe out a lot of your cash flow.The upside is that the association is responsible for the exterior of the building.

But you would have to put responsibilities of each of you on the paper, preferably with the help of a lawer.