After that every single one of my outgoing emails on this gmail account was instantly rejected by gmail on a permanent basis due to their antispam setup.

So, I only see you winning on the shelf damages. 

If a person loses their house to a bank, the bank will most likely still win because the bank will have established significant collateral... the house, as well as lender paid private mortgage insurance (LPMI) in some cases.But your point is well taken, rule breakers are rule breakers.

You are instantly at a disadvantage.Start small & get some experience under your belt.

I had a credit card balance at the time for a similar amount at a few percentage points higher than the discount, and I used the money to pay that off, so it was a win-win.

So you're saying that since this lien was applied after the mortgage then if I bid on the property and win I won't inherit the debt?

For $14.95, I instantly get a credit report with score AND a national eviction report.

This way we both win: the home is kept in repair and the tenants get to pick something they want improved.

I would certainly consider instant hot water or seperate water heaters.

This peaks my interest as I think it can make this a win-win for everyone involved.