Quote from @William Sharp: The only way to legally claim the property is through a tax auction or foreclosure (if he had a mortgage).

But I'm going to let you guys handle the artillery barrages, I'm going to just remain in my standard sharp shooters seat (My deck chair next to the hot tub, or sometimes even in the hot tub) answering what I know best about- however many or few those questions are.Right now all of this is just-Smoke on the water.

How sharp are the turns? 

Quote from @Cecilia Sharpe: I am a beginner and learning about seller/owner financing and I am in Canada.

Staying sharp with courses or classes not only helps you stay out of trouble but also shows you’re serious about being fair.Ask the Experts: When you're not sure what to do, talking to a lawyer who knows about real estate can really help calm your nerves and make sure you're doing everything right.Use Smart Tools: Think about using a service that checks tenants for you.

@Jenniffer Nosenko - I for got to mention one other awesome Chicago property manager @Ran Fridman....I love this guy and super sharp on the PM tech stuff!

@Wesley MyersIt would be very unfortunate if someone was a BB gun sharp shooter

A few days work, low cost, and it will look sharp.

@John Sharpe Hey John, thank you for the insights!

I've seen so many developers get 100% wiped out and they were often very experienced and pretty sharp people with a lot of experience.