PM me if you want more info. 

I hope this wasn't too much info for an intro.

The good and especially learning from the bad :) Looking to see if I can get any info on husband and wife teams-How do you work together?

Let me know if you'd like more info!

And yeah, that's one variable I don't feel like I have the info to predict - and won't until I've watched how this auction plays out (and probably more after that to get a better understanding).   

Here is where I am a little confused:Does everyone over the age of 18 needs a background and credit check or should I only focus on the mother?

Second, being a newbie please forgive me if I don't word my question correctly or leave info out. 

It is a way to find current contact info and whereabouts from old/incomplete contacts and whereabouts.When used by a Real Estate professional "skip tracing" refers to obtaining phones numbers from name and address info of property owners. 

You did not mention any geographic info and that information will effect your answers. 

I think it certainly could be, but even at the age of 19 I am seeking out ways for potential financial freedom.