One of the things that will thwart your closing numbers is the size of your loan.

Typically 90 days.Though not directly intended to thwart you, REO closings are often delayed.

What actions did you take to empower or thwart this circus of a government that built this insanity?

I meant 7 financed properties total it doesn't mean they are 7 all financed by FHA and this rule only applies to properties all in a local or contiguous area.Fha in general has no limits on the number of financed properties.The only reason there is that rule above is to thwart people trying to take advantage of fha to build their rental portfolio.

A third attempt was thwarted when an alarm system my insurance company had me install convinced the crooks to go elsewhere.

It sends the wrong message and will make it easy for them to thwart an eviction. 

Most time they will either cooperate or ask to reschedule and cooperate.Tenants can thwart this by:1) Leaving a minor home alone2) Leaving a vicious dog in the home3) Being at the home and threatening physical violence4) Changing the locksYour only recourse then is to start eviction.

One can ask about policies, procedures, auditing, who is doing their accounting, or any manner of things to attempt to thwart the downside risk. 

We have thwarted a number of these incidents by asking questions and making sure they are aware of the no party rule and max occupancy for the property. 

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