My purchase option just prevents them from selling to someone else during that time and locks in my price when I do purchase.

. • Followed by Terms of Sale, • Instrument to be Foreclosed, • Appointment of Substitute Trustee, • Obligation Secured, it says Deed of Trust or Contract Lien executed by (name), securing the payment of the indebtedness in the original principal amount of $XXX.XX, and obligations therein described including but not limited to the promissory note My questions is if the amount listed under the obligation secured is the minimum dollar amount to offer a seller in order to prevent the property to foreclose?

It may or may not have prevented this situation, but we won’t make that mistake again.

I've decided to chop it up as a loss but figured i drop my story on here and see what everyone suggest i do and maybe a system i can report these individuals too in order to prevent other landlords from coming across these same types of tenants.

It may prevent people from leasing or buying.

I have called 5 water companies in California and they all have said privacy laws prevent them from giving me the list.Is this true?

Not only can FHA be more out of pocket for the seller, but can be way more issues that prevent closing. 

No problem, called a roto rooter type company as I thought this was just a clogged drain since WE HAD THE MAIN LINE SCOPED AND CLEANED 6 MONTHS AGO.

Until the slow leaks cause $40k in damage and you realize particle board is not good in wet areas.You won't clean gutters or get proper downspouts that would've saved your basement from flooding.Do preventative maintenance and protective screening!

The first pillar is avoiding unnecessary and risky activities (don't drink and drive, insurance generally won’t cover your poor decisions) and take good care of your investments - these simple steps will help you prevent lawsuits before they even occur.