With online access to almost every jurisdictions property recordings, lenders today use software that automatically searches property transfers for transfers involving their loans.  

They must sign the form.The IRS offers an online tool that lets you check if the tax ID the contractor gave you matches the IRS records.

If it’s verbal, they’ll need to document any prior communication or payment records to establish the relationship.If the PM is completely unresponsive, they may want to send a formal written demand for communication and payments via certified mail.

Also CC a copy to the tenant for their records.

If it was secured by real estate then there should be a mortgage recorded at the county and those get transferred by a corresponding assignment of mortgage.

Some banks recorded assignment behind our loan other banks just held the orginals in their vault along with an alonge.4.

On the plus side now I will have a recorded Certificate of Occupancy with the city, as this property will be a long term hold for me most likely.

I am looking for advice from seasoned house flippers, both in my local market and otherwise with a track record of success; or even with sound wisdom that can be applied to this potential deal.

I do not use a property management service to advertise and have always used Zillow to advertise, previous references, housing records, credit checks etc

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