Originally posted by Masa Don:You need to be cautious of moving to an LLC if you are looking to refinance.

Originally posted by Masa Don:Thought this might be a good topic in these declining times. . .

Originally posted by Masa Don:realtors are paid on a percentage of the house, which is fine for sellers, but terrible for buyers, what motivation does a buyers agent have to negotiate a price down, they get paid less!!!!

Attempting to find the next-of-kin of a decedent who has a vacant house can be an intense struggle, but when you find out that the next-of-kin is a relative of yours whom you never met, it makes digging in the trenches to secure a property so very worth it.

Masa,I think most seasoned real estate investors will tell you that your starting point should be to define your (long-term) goals, clarify your expectations, and set the parameters (your metrics) for your investments.

Your first clue might be found on a death certificate where the "informant" or next of kin is identified.Then your decision must be if you can coax the relative to get sufficient probate court powers and authority to sell you the property or alternatively, purchase the interest(s) of the heirs or bene's, step into their shoes, and take the fiduciary duties upon yourself and complete the probate yourself.

Additionally, if they are giving it away at a steep discount to a friend and some next of kin is upset, the family member could argue the seller is not sound of mind.  

@Wills HasslerThe direct introduction letter you're sending to the next of kin is going to be sent to the PR (Personal Representative) of the decedents estate.You'll want to focus on those PR's that reside outside the state of ME (CA, LA, TX, WY, Ohio, etc,) There's a good chance that those PR's may be motivated to sell..Good luck...

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Well it’s technically their next of kin . I