Perhaps the plaintiffs attorney even files a claim against both the management company and deed holder only complicating the litigation process.

Real Estate Investing in the most heavily litigated area of law that exists.

As others have posted here, there is little recourse (other than litigation) for a business "partner" who breaks a contract, or worse, who intentionally defrauds others in the name of "real estate opportunities."   

Used to be that the subject to buyer was safe from litigation because he never ASSUMED the note.  

That's how I started as a civil engineer.

It is effective Aug. 1, 2024.This ordinance is referred to as the Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance" - which is identified in File #231019 and amends sections of Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) and Chapter 34 (Health and Sanitation) in the Missouri Revised Statutes for the purpose of classifying source of income as a protected trait in regard to housing discrimination.Here are some key takeaways from the attached ordinance:This ordinance bans discrimination against tenants based solely on:Source of income from an occupation, including gig work or paying rent in cash Use of public programs like Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, disability checks, or social security Poor credit score Prior evictions and alleged damages older than 12 months (less than 12 months can be a basis for denial) Prior convictions or arrests (sexual and violent crimes are excepted, a landlord can still deny based on these convictions)The ordinance also requires the city to proactively scan for rental ads using discriminatory language like "no Section 8" or "no past evictions".Landlords who are found to be in violation of the ordinance with respect to source of income can be fined up to $1,000 per incident.

For example with preforeclosure in CA, you better be aware of Civil Code 1695 and use the contracts it requires.

Hey All,I have a background in Civil Engineering working for around 40 years doing land development, floodplains, and waste management work, among other things.

I called the police and they say the theft is only civil and I have to go small claims, and the threats aren't criminal because its not physical violence. 

exhibit 1 https://www.sec.gov/litigation...exhibit 2 https://www.sec.gov/litigation...