If that number is low enough to wholesale it or sell it to a retail buyer then you're golden.You're going to need to put a COMPLETE short sale package together for the bank including a P&S agreement, Authorization to Release, Financial Statements and 2 years of the seller's tax returns along with a hardship letter explaining the reason for the default.

Yes, my properties can be liened, but I would have no authority to have the utility company shut off the water if they don't pay and it's in my name.

Depending on your agent and what authorization they have, a simple request to have it removed may be all it takes.

You need to know your market, occupancy and competitive rent rates, renter expectations, your goals, risk tolerance, temperament, and your resources.You need to know your local tax rates, state/local landlord rules, housing authorities, insurance sources, financing options, occupancy and employment trends.There are crazy tenants but effective management can minimize the risks.Good luck.

If I hear of an author, I check Amazon and see if I can get a used copy for .99.  

You are hereby notified that you must object in writing to this deduction from your security deposit within 15 days from the time you receive this notice or I will be authorized to deduct my claim from your security deposit.

One thing I've been doing some research on and haven't gotten a definite answer on yet but I am 80% sure of is the VA loans are only authorized while you are an owner occupant (it can be a single unit in a multi family).

On a plus side for you developers, we are exploding with authorizations for new geotechnical studies and ESA Phase 1 studies so far this year at my day job.

I handle the actual negotiations with the banks.Hello;I would like to know if a homeowner agrees to sell me their home during the PRE-FORECLOSURE stage and they sign the authorization to release form for the asset manager/bank, Can or should I indicate that i'm an investor looking to purchase the home or do i indicate otherwise?

Consider too taking someone over their limit from an open authorization for rents that can be paid a few days later.