All Forum Posts by: Michael J Shabazz

There are multiple problems with this idea. You will owe eBay a % fee on a $18,000 sale, and PayPal a % fee as well. In addition, PayPal is known to freeze money on accounts they believe may be involved in fraudulent activity. There is a high probability you might have your money frozen and have to jump through fire hoops to get it released. In the meantime you will be paying minimum payments of around $360 a month. Hopefully this would be to a 0% interest promo card or things will spiral out of control quickly. Depending on what card and financial intuition you may be able to call the bank and request convenience checks for the card. Some institutions treat convenience checks as cash advances, some don’t. You might also be able to balance transfer the money directly into your checking account. Research properly.

@Mark Larmeu Thanks for sharing your journey. I look forward to reading about your successful rental and refinanace. 

   @Michaela G. Great information, thank you.

 Did you test out fonts designed to look like handwriting? There are some really good looking fonts available that look nearly authentic.

@Wayne Brooks and @Ned Carey Thanks.

@Dan Mahoney I agree that something does not compute.

I took a solid hit, but I'll be fine. Thanks again.

@Dan Mahoney Thank you for your input.

The house was built in 2007 and was actually in good condition besides the usual looted items (wiring, hvac, appliances, etc.). I could have had the house rentable four to six weeks after foreclosure.  I'm dumbfounded the city can pay several thousand to have it demolished but not several hundred to have it boarded. Unfortunately the lot is not currently worth much, the value was in the AHA rental income.    

@Dan Mahoney I purchased a tax deed at the Fulton Co. Sale yesterday.  House was standing that morning before sale, return to property a couple hours after paying clerk and an excavator is parked in the living room, two thirds through demo.

A Lis Pendens Notice was recorded with the clerk seeking "either the cleaning & closing or the demolition of the structure," but no order for demo or other notices were recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court or placed at the property.

Does the city not have to record the ruling or tack the notice to the property? Is notice in a legal organ the only requirement?

If right of redemption is purchased from an owner whose property deed was sold at tax sale, do the excess funds (if any) belong to the purchaser of the right to redeem or the owner before the tax deed was sold?