I have recently done some research and found who the owners are and that they no longer liver there. 

Our goal is when I retire that we buy a place in the Philly metro area to live/rent and begin REI.

I've noticed I have to take some of the older ones with a grain of salt because of the changing market conditions, but I would recommend starting at the very beginning, or at least checking out older episodes as you wait for the latest one to come out.

Most were in good condition. 

If you are indeed looking to buy a foreclosure, make sure you speak to your lender to make sure it is financiable from a condition standpoint (roof, kitchen, etc).

I'd say its worth in the 20-30k range max if its in pristine condition. 

I would rather not sell the property as it has an amazing view is across the street from national forest and I fell the income potential out weighs the sell value.As far as the donation, I would in theory get a tax write off as they are titled much like a car is.When the house was in decent condition,(2003ish) i got $650 pr mo if im not mistakenI would have to do an almost complete rehab on it to get it in livable condition, New siding, roof, Ceilings, carpet, doors, back porch and patch alot of holes in walls.

It is in pretty good condition and he is the original owner. 

B)I was hoping that they'd share some more figures such as to remove the garbage(which I think that they got the locals that chose to stay do much of the clean-out labor) and the cost to get it in the gorgeous condition that its currently in.

what is the purpose of a 'proof of funds' letter, when is it asked for and under what conditions is it issued?