A lot of people don’t realize this, but in addition to real estate agents selling stuff, they are also being sold, every brokerage, every title company, even lenders, have courses on literally scripts, how to build out your social media, how to find fsbo listings etc, truth is none of these are effective, pretty much the only way to be a successful agent is either ton of ad spend or the hard work of meeting people in person through events meetups etc, but brokerages make money by head count, even title and lenders are happy if you close a few deals a year with them, so they sell this stuff to agents who than use those scripts on you, it’s a whole prymond scheme lol

I was able to get more clarity on legal (and additional) costs, which will be covered in the event the liens are redeemed.

I know OC is doing a lot of off season promoting and events, but by the calendars of the STRs I've looked at, it still doesn't look like most properties are booked then. 

But they will be along the lines of...Investment business:  purchasing 4 more mobile homes with the land as rentals, super dial in our systems to utilize every team member in their unique genius zone, and consolidate some debt.Education:  Create 1 new class, (most likely on the topic of private money), double my book sales, speak at 40 live events, and be a guest on 50 podcasts.

There are usually several meetings and events a month, usually in the evenings, but usually small groups.

Or would that result in a taxable event because my mortgage would go from 150k to 0? 

Your claim was part of a catastrophe event as discussed 4.

There were ‘mentors’ that helping around the event.

Assuming that highly unlikely event reoccurring, 22% on $400,000 means we are selling for $350,000 and still covering both loans. 

You would have to wait for one of those events to happen, then jump in with the masses to fight for the winning bid.