In the event of a major problem, buyers should confirm the terms of the agreement to find out if they can receive their earnest money back.

Have you confirmed with the county assessor or entity actually in charge of this that this is an issue?

I used to use a mortgage origination software called NoteSmith.

He can confirm my thoughts. 

I was wondering which software you use to manage your rents, notes, or properties?

Is there a software program that weighs out all your investing options.

Remedies may be available, such as petitioning the court of jurisdiction to confirm ownership; however any legal action is usually a pretty large added expense.As others have mentioned, it’s almost a “classic case” when a person with little or no experience, knowledge or expertise in the real estate foreclosure/bankruptcy/mortgage world buys a property at auction.  

Since I live 3 minutes away from the house I suggested a few times just to go and get the check, and after that K. told me she would contact tenants and… disappeared.What I have now is Grand Deed for the house and a bunch of e-mails somehow confirming that K. was (is?)

Security deposits, current rental agreements (and/or estoppel letters confirming current terms) with move in condition form and all addenda, current rent roll, and any current delinquencies should be turned over, along with all keys in the possession of management, within a very few days of the official end of their management.

Can anyone confirm?