Tax deed auctions are interesting Ive only acutally attended two one in a local I say metro area and one out in the country.In metro areas there seems to be buyer groups that have big bucks ready to plop down by the end of the auction or before the clerk closes that day(some say 24 hours) So if your trying to out bid them on something they want forget it.You'll see one guy who will spend maybe $300-400,000 sombody else may do the same.But out in the hinterlands they ususally don't go but there are local horse traders that know a good deal and have deep pockets.

Didn't realize owners of clubs like to sell and get a cut of product sold.

The letter implies that some plan was approved, but what you acutally did is not consistent with the plan and is not consistent with "governing documents".Unfortunately, if thats the case you will likely have little basis for fighting with the HOA.

He mentioned that his plan was to eventually start a company that dealt with investors money to help individual investors buy properties for cash flow and the company would also pool investors money to buy larger multi-family complexes and involved several investors at once and the company would take a cut of the casfhflow because it did the due diligence and purchased the property.

It might be harder to get a good price if there are ten people before you each trying to get a cut, but if you get the right price and the chain is good, then the number of previous owners shouldn't be an issue. 

I wonder how much of a cut the city gets.

This is an awesome way to start with zero risk on your part.First make sure you have a reputable wholesaler that you are dealing with...remember if you have the buyer, it' your reputation at hand.There's 2 ways to do this and I have done both.....You and the wholesaler can agree on a cut for you bringing the buyer in or, as long as there's enough meat on the bone, you can bump up the price of the wholesale deal and you keep the difference. 

I am always looking for product and as long as the price is right, I don't care who is getting a cut of the proceeds.

And maybe even help her find a cute little home where she would be more comfortable and not constantly reminded of her husbands death bed.I can attest to the power of a helping hand.

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