I have reached out to a certified Arborist and they will be coming to look at what remains next week.

Seems like the units would probably rent for around $1200, which would pay the majority of my mortgage for both sides and I could live nearly rent free in the other unit or rent it out if I wanted to remain in my current home.

The downside is you will need to live there, for a minimum of one year (to satisfy FHA Requirements); AND because you closed personally, you will not have Asset Protection, in the form of closing in the name of a LLC.

But if that's not possible then just remain professional and the tenant should realize you are to be taken seriously.

Then one day, in place of my beautiful plants was a very fat and satisfied green horn worm.

Yes- the junior  liens very often will allow a "short sale" to satisfy the lien ( depends on whether Auction.com is doing the crying), you must buy Title insurance to make certain the title is clear.That said, here is what happens at the auction.

But even after base closures, the San Antonio economy has been so robust there remains a demand for good rental housing.

The file will remain in the division until the division clerk has completed processing the case.Please note: When reviewing or checking out a file, the pleadings may be organized with tabs or clips and some pleadings may be loose.

If I have an animal-friendly property, I jack up my deposit requirements for all to satisfy the can't charge extra animal deposits for therapy/ESA people.  

Those properties sit for as long as the asking price remains rediculous.