Adding a bit more to what David said, if this where not complicated by the trustee auction, I would instruct the closing attorney to:- notice the IRS to move the lien to some other property the prior owner owns. 

He then uses a purchase agreement between him and the buyer with higher earnest money and he instructs his title company that it is actually an assignment of contract and not a double close.

I am creating a one-page reference document that has emergency numbers, how to report ordinary maintenance vs. emergency maintenance, how to shut off water or electric in an emergency, instructions for replacing the air filter, etc.

Money should always be wired to a neutral party such as title, per written lender instructions.

If I told every inquiry to meet me at the property, I think 30 percent would show.Anyways, Tell them to call you 30 mins before you are suppose to meet you there to confirm(think I read that here, or in the book) and so that way you can know they will be there and pass on tenants who can’t follow simple instructions.

On the instructions for the 1099, there were several mentions of "if a settlement statement was used" (or similar statements), but again, no requirement for an actual HUD-1.

I have a list of low income places, instructions for getting section 8, a few LLs who cater to C/D class, programs for downpayment assistance, etc.

The support has been great and I honestly wouldn't have needed it if I just read instructions.

You need to escrow a notarized release of the memorandum with instructions for the closing agent to record the release upon conclusion of the contract.

I did go to Hondros and I thought it was great, Im sure it is like any class where the instructor can make or break your opinion but if real estate is what you want to do I think its pretty safe to jump into whatever course fits your schedule!