Justin, you will get a lot of good advice here, but beware of the local ordinaces concerning eviction should you choose to go the lease route.There have been a few cases where the eviction courts have refused to hear an eviction case because of that lease agreement.

They basically outlined word for word the "double-close shortsale" and said they consider that felony fraud.

Our code violation website even tells court dates, judgements, and which props are vacant.My question is whats the best bang for the buck to start.

Had a full service PM who basically disappeared after setting up and a few guest stays and now I have to manage it. 

So basic repairs for 1200 SF house are approx. $20,000.Hope this helps!

The renter basically stopped maintaining the yard and if you arent doing a drive by regularly you won’t know.

Auction.com handles foreclosures too... and likely H&M as well... so this is dangerous water to wade in without experience.Absolute first step is to learn how to access all necessary public records in order to conduct a basic title search on your own.

I have a very basic understanding of corelogic and listsource relationships and purposes, but not why they would be listed in those fields.

Basically every single inch of the place is in horrinle condition. 

Basically I am perfectly fine with him not selling it right now i just want to be the person that has the option to buy when he does..thanks for any help