All Forum Posts by: Zac Wolf

Its just a small cabin in the desert. Not worth much money. It takes up to 90 days to get the county to transfer the deed and put in my name. So, it looks like I won't be able to do much for awhile. I'm hopping to sit down with this person and work something out that we can both live with. However, I can't imagine he is going to be eager to move his huge amount of "stuff" or look for some other place to live after being there for many... many... years. I'll try to be as nice and understanding as possible, but I fear its going to end up as a contentious situation. Wish me luck!

Hi everyone, thanks for your thoughts. I plan on useing this property as a vacation home. I own other properties in the area and have come to really enjoy the desert. So, this one is for me. Don, to answer your question... yes, we are talking about some extra money here from the sale. However, its only $10,000-$15,000. Plus, the county gives 1 full year for anyone owed money to file. It will take that long for him to get the extra proceeds.  I already planned on helping him do that. I want to try and help this guy any way Im able but I dont want to be a chump at the same time. Im told he was a very sharp guy back in the day, but consciously refusing to pay your county taxes just does not make sense. In fact, im told his neighbors have helped him out in the past and paid his taxes for him with his promise to keep paying. He let it laps again and they are fed up! Im really not out to hurt him in any way and almost passed on this house but I know anouther guy that would have picked it up and he is heartless. The old man would already be sleeping in the street if I let him win the auction. Maybe Im already the chump! Thanks again...

Im not sure if Im doing this properly but Im looking for compassionate ways to encourage the former owner of a house that was sold at a California tax sale, to leave. He is a Senior but still very bright and "in the know". He simply felt he shouldn't have to pay taxes. I was going to pass on this sale but I was convinced if I didnt buy it, some heartless investor would and quickly kick him to the street. I have never been in this position and want to be as gental and helpful as possible. Any thoughts? I know Seniors have certain rights, as they should (Im no kid) but I'd want to make this as easy as Im able to, regardless. Thanks...