[quote=CA renter]Fredo,

Do you like the house a lot? Would you be interested in buying it at the Trustee Sale? Maybe you could contact the lender directly and let them know you’re interested.

Sorry to hear about your situation. Hope that whatever you choose to do works out well for you.

You might also consider talking to these people:

http://www.tenantslegalcenter.com/

Good luck![/quote]
CAR:
To do this you have to be able to pay cash.
With no escrow period.
And the possibility of inheriting the owner’s tax bills.