Ran into some unexpected issues with having to run new power for the stove as well as having to run new water lines for the bathroom and kitchen.

As Jonathan mentioned, this is a technique for experienced investors, not something a beginner should play around with.

All it ever was were marketing techniques, rehashed boiler plate documents and empty promises of one-on-one training from him personally, along with hand-holding while you learn the note business -- all lies.

I believe in the power of community knowledge, and I'm reaching out to you, the seasoned investors and professionals, for guidance.

You have a governmental authority using its power to hinder and regulate private transactions creating some kind of “litmus” test based on god knows whatYou have a seller remaining in a home he sold indefinitely.You have a lender that has twice filed for foreclosure You have a profit sharing arrangement upon resale with the seller/tenantYou’re performing repairs/maintenance on a house while occupied by the seller/tenantAny or all these are lawsuit magnets.If you buy a property, and the seller is a consumer, not an investor, you should NEVER do a profit participation.  

Using other people's money (OPM) in real estate allows you to leverage your investments, significantly increasing your purchasing power and potential returns.

There were fears when the leftist just retired president AMLO came to power a few years back that foreign investors would get hurt but he turned out to be very friendly to us and made Mexico's economy its best ever and one of the best in the world.

property radar does this on the west coast .. not sure if they have gotten to the east coast yet.its a paid for subscription but its uber powerful with many many features and notice of defaults are one of them. 

FreedomSoft CRM is another powerful option that can make lists, market, and follow up as easy as a few clicks. https://freedomsoft.com/?

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