As someone who has made millions in the current San Jose rent control market, I'll tell you that rent control is a great thing.

When a little old lady tenant that's been in a rent controlled unit in my area for 30 years dies and the unit goes from 1986-adjusted rent controlled rent to current-market 2016 Bay Area rents, the rent increase from that unit will generally support >3% per year averaged out.

But you can’t turn over control of your investments to all these people without doing the basic legwork upfront yourself.

Reasonable exceptions are made for things completely beyond your control, like a job relocation or sick family member, but "I wanted more money!"

This way you control the money instead of the administrator.

On MLS deals in the twin cities I lost 3 cash offers in the last 2 weeks due to multiple bidders.

I could be on another project keeping my guys continually working without lost pay. 

But for the original poster if it's a good deal to you let them clear title and close it if not then move on no more time lost or put in than if you had found the deal yourself.

Department of Treasury with usc exceptionState Tax LienLien by USA or Dept of JusticeUS Department of StateOther Federal AgenciesFrequent Superior Foreclosure-Liens:Code Enforcement for debris removal or mowingDemolition or Environmental Based Liens State child support lienBoard of County Commissioners for special assessmentsUtility LiensWater/Sewer Delinquency (only in selected states)County (and/or School/Township) for unpaid taxesCity for road improvements, maintenanceHere are some of the judgment and liens that will be wiped off from the property (not the borrower who lost the title) if the lien holders were properly notified and "had the right to bid on the property at the auction":2nd and junior position mortgages, such as home equity loans, etc...Credit Card Judgments recorded after the foreclosing mortgage Personal Judgments recorded after the foreclosing mortgageMechanic's Liens recorded after the foreclosing mortgageOther Judgments outside of the ones listed above  

On Feb 27th the previous tenant tells you they lost their job and cannot move out.