The devil's in the details with these types of issues...and local law may also dictate that they need to share costs, but again court is your solution without cooperation...

From what I have been able to find, auctions laws require 100% of the funds to win the bids, this limits the pool of participants to those with big pockets of cash.

Don't be afraid to continue with eviction, if it is allowed by your state L/T laws.3. 

I explained to both parties, that we are a business that must hold our integrity, to do it by the books and our state and federal laws, no exceptions. 

Understand the tax implications and advantages of each one.  2) Location & Laws. 

I also received a letter from the county saying that my property is in violation of several health and safety codes. 

@Tomer YeshayahuThe Midwest checks every box you mentioned, offering landlord-friendly laws, Republican-leaning areas, strong population and job growth, and plenty of properties around the $100K range before renovations, which makes it one of the best regions in the country for BRRRR, fix-and-flip, and long-term rental strategies.

In the past I have not, but depending on your state laws I think this is either not a bad idea if you are in a more landlord reasonable state to downright essential if you are in a tenant sided state.

I would like to buy your house, but I am required by law to disclose I am a realtor." 

I’ve always stressed that a thorough knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate finance is imperative for a sustainable profitable career as an ACTIVE real estate investor.