We are currently under contract on a short sale, but the property has not been approved as a short sale by the bank or other lien holders.

When I give a star rating to a fast food restaurant, I rate it compared to other fast food restaurants, not compared to fine dining restaurants.

Food for thought...It's important to note that starting with the 2019 tax year returns, there's a nice little question at the top of Schedule 1 of the 1040 that you might be interested in reading. 

So far I haven't touched it, and if Congress can pass legislation to help people with food and rent, we'll be all be OK.

Low-cost of living, plenty of land, great amenities and food, relatively safe, and in an economically strategic trading location. 

Food, Gas for the car, insurance for the car, clothes, utilities for the home, Rent or Mortgage?  

It's in an C neighborhood, and located about 75 yards away from non-profit organization which gives food to the homeless, and has 4-6 people living on the corner at all times.

The owner still lives there and the new lien holder has to evict to take control of the property.

It always ends this way.IMO, even if the economy is sluggish, asset prices should rise and inflation will come to commodities, food, sundries, and RENTS.

Have you been in contact with the first lien holder?