But this is very difficult to get accurate and probably complete data type so not surprised. 

Then if you've over-estimated, you can be pleasantly surprised.4) I'd +1 @Dennis M.'

I called it immediately, found out it was an REO and surprisingly enough the lady gave me the code to walk through it.

I basically want to know if there is any way to discover any outstanding debts that might be owed on the house or anything else that could come out and surprise me after I’ve purchased it.

The other will be a little less than 30 days to close, the exact closing date is not set.After hearing horror stories about closing taking months, I was quite surprised. 

Lending on auction properties can also be very difficult process so I don't recommend going auction route unless you have the cash to purchase and deal with unexpected surprises.  

Don't be surprised if something starts pulling you back to the Upper 1.

Don't be surprised to see less migration to Texas.

The only time I really checked out real estate prices was in Oslo, and I was surprised to see that they actually seemed cheaper than in San Francisco, though I know I didn't have any insight into the taxation of property in Norway.

@Sohrab KhosraviYou might be surprised.