Lien position is something you’ll likely want to master first, before buying at auction to avoid making a costly mistake.

Leaping to a very dark place, in a worst case scenario your only option might be to threaten to sell your interest to someone she hates. 

I saw the worst part of humanity, very depressing.

Remember, I am using my worst appreciating property. 

I had a beautiful oceanfront property in my portfolio, it was my worst performer by far, so I fixed that and it is now my primary residence!

The footings for the 'living space deck' will be different than the 'open deck', plumbing and electrical stub-outs will be noticed, things like that that....And if you get caught they will become your worst nightmare!

@Esther Tama and others,   Yes Esther I've heard of local credit unions offering good terms on commercial/rental loans and not being DTI (fannie under writing).Update on my cash out refi progress;- finished 2 of the 3 REFIs I started with FinOfAm, they where the worst, most painful lender / underwriting I have ever done, including bank/fannie under writing.  4 months, FOUR months to close each of 2 loans. 

Thanks for the advice but this management company is definitely licensed...don't want to call out names (yet) but they operate thousands of units in at least 4 states...they seem to value expansion over client and managers retention and constantly makes mistake or fail to follow up on issues...some of the staff like the contractor kickback feels very questionable and unethical.

If either of these are a no than do not buy it.It is not an investment property because you made the biggest mistake ever: "plus its a house we like" You grew attached to the house.

Is this a mistake?