How big of a lease do they have left?

I'm left in a difficult position then, as I would have to rely on commercial loan terms and interest rates, which include, in many cases, 35% down, and Prime +2/3 rates (which would now amount to about 5.5 - 6.5% per year).

@Ahmad Hijazi  for me I am at the twilight of my ownership in rentals only have 5 left out of 350 + houses.for cap ex for someone who does not have significant reserves I think this is critical...

Most people who own there bought years and years ago, and the people buying now, research suggests are using OPM to borrow for down payments mainly parents, or selling and moving up.Most people are NOT investors, when they get a raise they say: We have an extra 1000/m coming in, that means we can afford a bigger house new car etc.I think personal finance is important, but if everyone knew how to maximize there $, I can imagine there would be a lot less left on the table for us. 

Ive got to get out of my consumer debt quick so I can start investing in real estate and not get left behind!

It was like the stars aligned and I think he could be a great contact.

There are more details I left out, but it can be done.

Keep in mind that the auction process is just part of the legal requirements for the lender's collection activity of last resort - and that the auction process is somewhat designed so that the lender can "solve" some of the issues by following proper procedures (for example, IRS liens can be left with just a redemption period if proper notice is given to the USA that a foreclosure will happen and extinguish the IRS lien).

@Jason Hirko,  It never crossed my mind that they might take everything with them when they left, but you are right.  

But consider what you would actually have were you to do that--would the amount you have left over in cash allow you to buy a property in the area in which you could both live and cashflow, and if so, could it appreciate and cashflow at the same rate as the property you currently own?