The lack of doing so within the contract deadline would be enough for the Seller to keep your earnest money if you are not able to perform to the contract.Additionally, in many markets (PHX is one of them), the Department of Real Estate is going fast and furious after unlicensed wholesalers who are conducting real estate activities without a license. 

I don't know much about Wisconsin law but in general: if the county had no right to conduct the auction - and if the property was legally sold before the auction, then they did not have the right to conduct the auction - then there is no right to your deposit.

Hey guys, I recently conducted a data analysis study on the fastest growing towns with a median home price below $200k (so I could afford 25% down). 3 of the nation's top 10 were all just outside Atlanta, GA:1.

If you have created a partnership or corporate business entity to conduct your business, then your business income and expenses are reported on a partnership return (Form 1065) or a corporate tax return (Form 1120, or, 1120S).  

I say everyone should absolutely conduct landlord references and be willing to provide when contacted.

I can't change the color of my skin, but I can change where I conduct my business.

A local real estate attorney will know the proper legal way to conduct a wholesale transaction. 

A company or individual you hire may think they know your situation and market, they may say they do, but unless they have conducted actual research for the particular neighborhood and target market, they do not.

This includes disorderly conduct, public urination, unlawful possession or use of a controlled substance and so on.

Unverifiable income will not be considered.Applicants must receive positive references from all previous landlords for the previous 5 years.Applicant may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords.Applicant must have credit score must be a minimum of 600.A background check will be conducted on all applicants over 18 that will reside at the rental property.