In those cases, I make a tenant pay those outstanding collections and bring me proof of payment.  

There's a Meetup meeting tonight in Anchorage at the BP Energy Center off of Benson & Seward Highway. 7pm.

Scott,Yes in tulsa. close to 31st and memorial off the highway.

Also, it does not sound like it, but you may run into some problems if their are any outstanding lawsuits.4) The Bay Area market has done very well these past couple of years.

Have you checked to see if there is any outstanding mortgage or other liens, taxes owed on the property that might make it unfeasible to get a good deal to buy it now?

Increase in Family Size - A borrower may be eligible for another house with an FHA-insured mortgage if the borrower provides satisfactory evidence thatThe has had in increase in legal dependents and the property now fails to meet the family’s needs; andThe loan-to-value (LTV) ratio on the current principal residence is equal to or less than 75% or is paid down to that amount, determined by comparing the outstanding mortgage balance to a current residential appraisal.Vacating a jointly-owned Property - A borrower may be eligible for another FHA-insured mortgage if the borrower is vacating (with no intent to return such as divorce, legal separation, etc...) the principal residence which will remain occupied by the existing co-borrower.

They expected me to cut them a check for their security deposit when I came to pick up keys, NO WAY, I kept it ALL, I even waited till the last day to send them their notice/statement regarding their outstanding balance for damages, lol!

Lots of moving parts in your prospective opportunity.Obviously, you'll need to know the numbers and determine whether pursuing an Ohio property from A-Town makes any practical sense.Here's the rough format I use: PETIOProperty - need to know after repaired value and rough costs to repairEquity - need to determine all outstanding mortgages and liens of recordTitle - research record owner(s)Interest(s) - need to research, identify and contact all persons who have beneficial interest in Decedent's estate as heirsOpportunities - Determine best way to acquire or profit from the situation.

My understanding is that the noteholder agrees to a settlement amount and the deed is hers free and clear.Back in 2007 an individual transferred a deed on a property with an outstanding mortgage of $535k in Brooklyn NY.in 2008 The seller passed away. since 2007 not a single payment has been made to the mortgage.

Avondale is a hot neighborhood, as is directly North of Logan Square, and close by to the highway and Blue Line.