Technically, the rules of civil procedure say I don't have to appear for oral hearing if the debtor didn't make an appearance, but most judges make us anyway, so that is additional JF fee. 

I do believe that if you show us a truly good deal, it won't be hard to get it funded, either as debt or equity financing.A "good deal" is pretty relative. 

Although that's like robbing Peter to pay Paul.It really comes down to what hurts worse - paying interest on debt or taxes on profit.

If you don’t move out after a year you’re still paying less per month and freeing up that cash to pay down debt or look for more investments.

If you buy the note .. then you prosecute the foreclosure you can credit bid note value and all accrued interest etc.. and maybe the opening bid is higher than anyone will bid.. but you can also bid if there is competitive bidding and your credit bid is already in.. so just brings some cashiers checks with you up to what you will pay.OR buy the note and then release the debtor buy doing a deed in Lui.. you would take title with the buggered up issues but if its long term hold who cares right ??

Many other attorneys would be happier putting people in debt to make themselves more fortunate.How do you know that there are no debt or liens attached to this property?

Pay off debt or grow the biz? 

Either way, it should not add much debt or income in any case.

It's psychologically appealing but investors' mortgages are unlike credit card debtors when it comes to paying down that type of debt.I have a $46,000 mortgage and a $110,000 mortgage.

I received a Discharge of Debtor dated 8/4/09 for Kevin Lee Geddes dba (long list)Case No:08-12724 AJ 7 Chapter: 7and Sunee Zrno GeddesStating: It appearing that the debtor(s) are entitled to a discharge, It is ordered: The debtor(s) are granted a discharge under section 727 of title 11, United States Code, (the Bankruptcy Code).