Thanks for all of your advises, it turns out this agent is in the middle of quitting (or being fired) from the current broker and getting in to another; he has been sitting on doc for over 3 weeks (mostly basic REO disclosures that needed to be signed and return to selling agent) that he didn’t know how to pull them out of Windforms (Realtor Online Contract data base); asked seller’s agent questions about them over and over; lack of REO knowledge (REO Specialist printed on his card) and couldn’t care less for his last few clients…Relayed the facts above (with a little help from the selling agent) in addition to the tangible misled evident to my agent’s boss and got only 18 moths worth HOA fee ($810) credited.Yes, another rookie’s lesson learn; just didn’t think he would be that much out of line for a major issue like such; considering he’s a 72 year old guy with shallow ethic.

Natrelle,Welcome to the online family that is Bigger Pockets.

In an online report, the BBB states that Alexander advertises a BBB membership on his Web site, richesin14days.com, when it is not, in fact, a member.

Many times they may be the owners.If that doesn't work, online places like your county appraisal district website may have the info you need.If all your digging comes up empty and you just have a great feeling about the property, you can try to use a skip trace service, but it costs and even if you reach them they may not want to sell.

One option that I use is online auctions of foreclosed reo properties.

In my experience when meters have been installed the master water and sewer bill is reduced by 30-40% as your residents become conscious about the amount of water going through the faucets.

There is so much technology s available today for us to find deals and find buyers online..its really a matter of knowing how to build both of these lists.In wholesaling you sell AS IS.

Eric,thanks for joining this amazing online community here at Bigger Pockets.

Time to utilize the online version of a HELP DESK and help yourself with the knowledge and information here on Bigger Pockets!

The seconds are usually ALOT more negociable and maybe just still the payments at the end of the loan.If that does not work, you need to play with their equity some say to save their house.If they have good income, maybe something with some unsecured note...Credit card, 401k, ...something....but if they are negative cashflowing w/o a plan to get more income or reduce expences somehow, you are not doing them any favors...