The best would be if there's another investor in town that you've seen have success with this type of petition - s/he'll already be plugged in to the town officials and professional service providers (attorney, architect and civil engineer) who can get it done for you. 

You might make a little money by notifying the Debtor that you intend to challenge the appraisal or the percentage of your payoff and get a tiny bit more from them so they avoid the cost and delay of litigating it.

E and O companies know what type of activity carries the most litigation risk and claims.

If I ever became involved in any type of litigation is it possible that in our quest to learn from each other that some postings could be used against me.

I am a 23 year old Graduate Student, studying Civil Engineering. at Purdue University.Real estate has always been an interest of mine as my family as a whole has been into rental properties for as long as I can remember.

There is a much more civilized and efficient way to auction these properties.

In Ohio, we have 2 courts in each local that handle most of the criminal and civil activity.  

The biggest issue is obvious - north east judicial states with potentially long foreclosure times and very expensive litigation.

You should think more of her for taking that position, not less.As for the lawsuit, I litigate regularly in 4 states. 

**Good insurance of course for first line of defense for litigation.