highlight_post=6803139&page=1#simplified-forums__discussion__replies-containerI have no reason to alert you of this danger other than honestly trying to help you avoid the trap that the rest of us fell into.FOR YOUR OWN SAKE, DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING MARCO OR NORADA TELLS YOU UNLESS YOU SEE IT IN WRITING AND HAVE IT VERIFIED BY YOUR LAWYER. all investments have a perfect pay record until they dont.. did you really think when you asked the question they would say..

Guess a GA lawyer is the best person to ask. 

Some rental-property owners who never needed an attorney may soon have a landlord lawyer on speed-dial.

Since this is my first go around - I'd really appreciate advice on the following:- any references on lawyers /firms to work with to go through the Barment and foreclosure process without breaking the bank.- Ball park ranges - what can I expect the cost of this process to be?

They are provided with contracts to use which are developed and vetted by real estate lawyers within each state and updated regularly to stay current with changing laws. 

1) I always use zillow to list new properties and use there platform to accept zillow applications2) Doorloop for management that includes accounting, repository for documents like leases, collect rents, tenant communications3) Received lease agreement from a lawyer

Probably too small of a sample set here on BP, ask your lawyer or CPA to review

Several doctors and lawyers and other smart people literally crying on the phone to me as they realized their whole retirement plan was done and they need to work into their 70’s if they wanted to retire.

Check on ownership status before you get into escrow.Get multiple inspections to be able to really determine the extent of repairs.Try to align yourself with the best contractors, had good referrals, but somehow nobody stood behind their warranties.Have a good lawyer and local accounting firm.Talk to locals to see how things are done and what's happening around you.Have patience!

.: In my (non lawyer) experience John is correct here.