There are contaminants from other properties that can move down the road and contaminate your property.It's not just about oil tanks as their are multiple types of contaminants.IF you buy a property "AS-IS" and you do not perform your "DUE DILIGENCE" then the odds of you winning in court against the seller after the sale are very, very low.The reason is the judge will ask you the owner ( buyer ) WHY you didn't inspect on your own.

See if they will lease option you the property and create a win/win situation.  

I've even got it typed into my purchase agreement and emphasize it before executing the agreement to ensure full disclosure.Thank you for the encouragement Karen!

Of course, it's fuel for defense attorneys to rake in a ton of money claiming they can win your case, chasing a delusion.

Win/win!

GE usually wins the service and least complaints on the Lowes and Home Depot reviews. 

Once you win for the agreed price, they will contact you and attempt to raise the price significantly.

And the way the bank does auctions they have so many fees IE: inspections, escrow money, (pretty much expenses that exceed 12k..) so if I do win the bid..

If there is something in there that is in violation of the law should her verbal notices continuously go unheeded, you could be in more trouble then you bargained for...just to win a stubborn contest. 

Seems like a win-win, and a way for me to build equity in a property through work, rather than cash.Any thoughts would be appreciated.