Just because he lived there for ages doesn't mean he was the legal owner.

Welcome to BP Ben.Ben, you're not ready to start there my friend, you need to begin at the beginning, basic RE, what is customary in your area.There are different situations, every deal is different, and ther is no answer to your questions, as it varies.I always suggest people begin by getting a book for real estate agents, even if you're not going to be an agent, it is used by the RE schools for agents.

Also, if he is to look for agents, is there any way he can try to narrow down agents with good track records who can help with a specific property like this?

IMHO, I think it should be required for agents to learn about financing.

This is how you bring something to the table as an incentive for agents to help you.

Same in the forums.Everything in your 3rd paragraph is out of the question, won't happen and sounds like you're getting pretty mixed up there guy.Get out of the guru stuff, all of it, don't begin with anything from anyone, spend one week with a real estate text book for agents in you state.

*Nevermind* I guess we don't have any realtors on here that deal with foreclosed properties.

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