(Not sure if that's the case in Bakersfield but I could imagine the reconstruction efforts at Paradise is pulling some of that talent away from the area) I do firmly believe if we are ever going to solve the housing shortage homeowners need to be empowered with a pull yourself up by the bootstrap solution--even better with networks to enable such solutions. 

(@Randy Thomason, great point ;) It does seem to be the case in general that people facing foreclosure will more than likely not be able to find a way to stay in their home even with a helpful option. 

Case in point: http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/mi...

I wish that was the case in my area. 

The amount can escalate quickly depending on what happens in the case. In

Over the years, I've owned rental properties in other states (Alaska, Texas, Florida) and it was always my understanding that a tenant can withhold rent but has to deposit the rent in a bank account and once the repairs have been made, that money is then paid to the landlord.Does anyone know if that's the case in Illinois?

Then we work out some kind of equity split, AND I get to learn the business and process from someone who has done it before.I am just saying this is what I have found to be the case in my area in southern California.

Case in point – last week got referred to an 8 unit that was about to be listed.

But they have to make the case in court, and as we know, that can take months.

As far as I understand home inspectors in Colorado do not need a license as is the case in many other states.