@Aaron Montague that's the first thing I thought of however:1- Any contract or notice (say 30 days notice) isn't valid until I actually own the property and the closing isn't until mid/end July.2- That falls under option 1 which is pretty much going out with guns blazing

@ clay smithNo the owner financing was brought up later but you have a valid point.What properties/areas do you recommend?

I understand everything you said and it is very valid.

They are more expensive, but Apple.com has a refurb store with great discounts, and they all have a one year warranty, same as their new ones do.

Where can I get a legal contract of assignment that is valid in South Carolina

Your concern about having the time to be a landlord is a very valid concern, that "management" does not always resolve.Consider the differences between being a landlord of residential real estate vs commercial real estate.

"We buy you a home warranty (out of your purchase price)."

Not 100% sure, but my understanding is if your lease, 1 year max, was executed prior to foreclosure filing, it is valid, as to a third party purchaser.

option=com_content&task=view&id=100&Year=2013&PropertyID=28191&PropertyType=R&AbsCd=SD0296A Here is the link to the documents: documents are at: texaslandrecords.com Lot 16 block 2 Addition: Southridge Documnts are: 16 30 11/22/2002 RP/05219/5890 RELEASE 150826 16 30 7/6/1983 DT/00719/318 DEED OF TRUST 26472 16 30 4/4/1983 DT/00699/752 DEED OF TRUST 11406 16 32 10/14/2002 RP/05191/292 ASSIGNMENT OF LIEN 129968 16 32 5/7/1981 DR/01075/814 WARRANTY DEED 13253 16 32 7/18/2007 AGREEMENT 85424 16 32 5/24/2013 APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 63079 16 32 6/10/2013 TRUSTEE DEED 69924 16 32 7/18/2007 DEED OF TRUST 85423 3 31 12/30/1981 DR/01119/162 EASEMENT 37106 K 398 9/19/1995 DEED OF TRUST 58445 K 398 9/17/2001 RP/04923/2436 ASSIGNMENT OF LIEN 97499

Those are valid concerns, @Dennis Treacy.