By not engaging a listing agent, you not only take on the challenge of dealing directly with buyers’ agents but also increase your risk of legal exposure.

I can’t tell you how many times I was told by an uninformed agent that something was legal or zoned for and was wrong.

Sometimes a direct conversation can clarify things.Consider Legal Action: Since the note is in default and you’re well into the second year, you may want to consult with a real estate attorney.

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Examples of pitfalls include purchasing in an undesirable area, not understanding the market values (vs. list prices), not knowing the rental values (current and market), inheriting bad tenants, buying a lemon, going rogue on renting and management with no contacts / systems / no legal understanding of PA and Municipal landlord-tenant laws, not having trusted resources and contractors in place, using out of state lenders or shaky financing, throwing lipstick on a pig when renovating a house and wondering why it's ARV isn't increasing, tenants are renting, etc.

If you feel comfortable drafting the deed yourself and going to the County Recorder to record, you may be able to do it that way, but be wary of unnecessarily screwing up the chain of title or marking something incorrectly, as often happens with DIY projects in the legal world.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.