I attempt to meet in person and get their contact info in person as well as provide our contact info.  

I dont, but I think my wife does occasionally, and you know that bit in Star Wars on the attempts they make on the Death Star "stay on target stay on target", well, that's kinda like what I tell my wife.

@Joe JohnsonIf the Foundation Company insists that the previous owner has to transfer, attempt to contact the previous owner and offer them $100 for their time.

MANY BLESSINGS IN YOUR ENDEAVOR. 

Or am I foolishly attempting to live beyond my means by trying to buy a house while I have this debt?  

Hope you enjoy great success in your financial endeavors!

But $15K does not mean a war zone (It could be but not necessarily so)See my thread where I'm attempting to answer in detail all questions people have about Detroit and suburbs.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/198698-detroit-and-michigan--1-defender-answers-questions?

Even if you're not, you can hire someone to manage it for you, and have them deal with any issues that may arise from being a landlord.Congratulations again on your awesome deal, and good luck in your future endeavors.

JayOk, are you trying to flip a property and a wholesaler approached you attempting to get your house under contract with zero down and no POF?

@James Barnes For whatever reason I couldn't get this mention to work on my previous post, despite attempting to edit it a few times. =/