All Forum Posts by: Deborah Hardin

I don't blame you!  Lawsuits can drag on for months, and get expensive.

@Jacob K. We don't do many criminal evictions in AR, anymore.  They were ruled unconstitutional in Pulaski County, so attorneys are leery of attempting them in other counties.  You will likely need to pursue the unlawful detainer action.  

If you google "unlawful detainer action Arkansas" you should find a ton of information about the process.  I have the step-by-step process outlined on my site, but am not allowed to post it here.

What city is your rent house in?

Offering them $500 to move out and leave the house in good condition could save you time and money, especially if you don't want to pursue litigation, anyway.

Welcome @Marcelsio Woods!  One of my clients has some rental property in Union County. 

I am in Cabot, north of Little Rock.  

You have come to the right place to learn and make connections. BP has become an invaluable resource.

I have seen quite a few tax deed properties purchased in Arkansas, for crazy low prices and immediately sold for a nice profit.  I've also seen tax deed properties purchased sight un-seen, only to later discover that there is no longer a house there.  

You just have to be absolutely sure that you know what you are getting.  

One of my clients recently purchased a lot for $50, and turned around and sold it for $8,000, before he even received his deed from the Commissioner. I doubt he spent more than two hours on that deal.

Hi @Corey Schneider, 

You will probably need to use the unlawful detainer process to remove the occupants.  If you are pursuing an action to quiet title, the eviction can be done in conjunction with the action.  Cash for keys is often the quickest and easiest method.  

The right of redemption in Arkansas is ten days, unless there was an issue with notice, etc.

Please let me know if I can answer any other questions.

Good luck!

Deborah Hardin

I agree with @Sean Thomson.  Little Rock is a great place to invest.  There are many deals to be found in this area.

Hello all,

I would like to speak with some experienced real estate investors in Tucson, AZ. 

I am particularly interested in learning more about buying and selling mobile homes in this area. 

Is there a big market for these types of homes in Tucson? What avenues do investors use to find and sell or rent these types of properties?

Thank you,

Deborah Hardin

@Dale Thomas, Great question!

Yes, you absolutely have to notify any mortgage holder in the event of an action for quiet title. The mortgage company may or may not challenge your action, depending upon how much is owed, whether they received proper notice of the commissioner's sale, etc.

Sometimes they fight, other times they just don't care, and occasionally, they slink away with their tail tucked between their legs. Every situation is different. 

Ah yes.  Along with the issues that @Dale Thomas has brought up, I have also seen the wrong street address attached to a listed parcel number (this was an error made at the tax assessor's office). 

Another thing to watch out for in Arkansas... mobile homes may be considered personal property and if there is a mortgage on the mobile home, you might only be getting the land beneath it from the commissioner.  

Just do lots of research and educate yourself.  Many people are afraid of tax deed sales because they just don't know what to look for. For those in the know, tax deed sales can be very lucrative.

Hi @Jacob , I am a real estate lawyer in Arkansas (but this is not legal advice). Generally speaking, if the mortgage holder received proper notice of the tax deed sale but did not act to protect their interest, the mortgage is usually extinguished.  As always, every case is different.

Best wishes, 

Deborah Hardin