Would the strategy of looking at the upcoming auctions, and then physically eyeballing properties to see what condition they are in from the outside before the actual auction date be viable?

The planners, if they are doing their job, should be addressing blighted areas, identifying them and seeking solutions.You'll find that this area of RE takes in all kinds of social aspects along with physical building issues.

The arbitrator may consider the testimony and evidence presented by the parties through any or all of the following types of hearings: documentary hearing, teleconference hearing, or through a standard scheduled hearing physically attended by the parties and legal counsel if any.

I have an Option Agreement on a property and need to know if I should just assign the Option or get with the seller and exercise my option, sign a Purchase Agreement, and assign that to my end buyer.

In such event, should Seller choose to exercise this right, the Buyer will be returned Buyer's earnest money deposit.

I am in Birmingham, and our legal newspaper advertises the properties by legal description and very rarely gives the physical address.

Second, we found that you have to at least physically visit the property at least once per year so it's helpful to have a good reason to visit like seeing family, friends, maybe a vacation.

I just wanted to see what others thought .. can you build a portfolio via crowdfunding to mirror physical R.E investment returns?  

Perhaps you should work in neighborhoods where conforming means exercise creativity.

As a lien holder you can exercise your rights on the property.