Besides drive-by inspections (and trespassing) the only thing you can really do is an O&E to see what other encumbrances are on the property you may be purchasing.  

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I filed my 2013 personal taxes and assumed that I could just use Schedule E for the real estate activity.

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As Bob E. noted above, depending on your strategy, this can also be $1.If the home makes more than this amount at auction, the successful bidder owns the house, you get only what you asked for, and any extra goes to any subordinate lienholders (like to the second, if you bought a first).

I sent an e mail to BP headquarters but I thought the membership would be able to give me a quick fix thank you in advance

Originally posted by @Bob E.