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House hackers looking to buy close to public transportation has been a huge win.  

That does not mean you can collect, it just means you *might* win, then you have to figure out how to collect.

Let's leverage our collective expertise, resources, and networks to create win-win opportunities and achieve financial success.

I am not an LA or So Cal real estate expert, but from what I generally know about the market is, if you can get any positive cash flow (with "reasonable" down payment), it is likely a win.  

Hi everyone - I was hoping to get some advice and a recommendation of a good RE attorney.So here is my situation - an HOA foreclosed on a house and I was the winning bidder at the sheriff sale.

I bet the Seller received payment for September and October.

Unless you did that to win out against several bidders.

You bet! 

Very risky bet.