Yes after her mom sending us selfie, her reluctance to talk, and constant threat of mold issue, we feel we had no choice but engaging an attorney.

Also, I would suggest your local Real Estate Investor Association. 

@Karl McGarvey Thanks for the input, I reached out to an agent who happened to have a condo he rents there and he gave me documents on all the expenses associated with his condo.

The key is to start networking and start doing deals so that others who are doing deals will want to be associated with you.

If so, how would your feelings change based on the current crisis and potential threat to the economy?

How do the fees and tax implications associated with a transfer of ownership work in the area ( administrative, filing, Due-on-sale)?

A great way to find JV partners or projects to invest in is to start visiting your local real estate association and network! 

If neither is more profitable than going the traditional route or if the profitability is not worth the "risk" you associate with this then don't do it, but at least do some research to determine what those risks truly are.And feel free to message me anytime if you have other questions or just want to chat!

Lowest bid $28K.Even at San Diego rents, that consumes a lot of rent/cash flow.I recommend OP look for a different property as I doubt the purchase price will truly reflect the repair costs and associated risks.Good luck

Alternatively, you could start raising money now but it is going to be difficult at this time to get people to part with cash when you have no specific asset targeted.To your last question, all the costs associated with the purchase are typically reimbursed by the business.