Try to collect as much documentation on the list as possible & include an Authorization to Release Information Form (you will not have the signature of the wife....but, write down her SS#, the Husbands SS# with his signature, property address, and loan number)....attach with that a copy of the death certificate & a copy of the properties last payment coupon..........this should be enough to get a file open for you and delay a Foreclosure Date from being set.

Having had svevral LLCs and acting extensively in various corporate structures, "we" determined that a significant issue would be authorizations to negotiate and execute any contract, purchase more than $1,000.00 in materials, open any bank account and specify those authorized to conduct banking business, or order any service that will cost more than a reasonable cut-off amount, mine was usually $250.00.A special meeting is called as provided for in the Operating Agreement and you simply state in the Book of the Minutes the date and time for the meeting, purpose for the meeting, and that unanimous consent ( a one person LLC)was given by Member(s) to conduct such business.

With the Seller, all you need is a Lease Agreement With Option To Purchase Real Estate (in one document) and an Authorization To Release Financial Information.

If we don't give them honesty (no matter how brutal) we do both them and EVERYONE ELSE who will read the post in the future a grave disservice.Just my opinion, on which I am the world's greatest authority!

You might want to look into forclosures where the taxing authority or lien holders are seeking remedies from the XYZ or the heirs of XYZ.Personally, when I first went into the business I needed money yesterday and couldn't fray the cost of long range experimentation.

I don't know if i have enough authority to fine a contractor $100 a day.

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Construction Items required in a Preliminary Package1.Project description (which includes number of units, proposed pricing of units, total costs, per plan costs, profits, proposed equity and proposed loan amount, any subordinated debt)2.Project cash flow3.Location map4.Cost breakdown 5.Market study - if available (an internal or third party study)6.Sequence list (including lot number, plan number, base price, proposed premiums) 7.Biography or resume of key management8.Authorization/Release for Business and Principal9.Borrower’s Certificate of Past Credit Relationships (attached)10.Banking references and two sub-contractor or supplier references (attached)11.List of all current projects (location, price range, size range, sales rate, JV partner, lender) (attached)12.Financial Statements for borrowing entity and guarantor(s) (attached)a)Current financial statements, indicate book value or market value basisb)Statements must accurately report all assets and all liabilities (include contingencies)c)Statements must be signed and datedd)Signed tax returns for past two years (please include all K1’s)13.Financial Statement Certification (attached)14.Tax Return Certification (attached)15.

I see just about every other author and people doing the same thing.

You can use it to brand yourself and become an expert/authority in your niche.Peter