Check them at BBB, look them up in the county jail and court records and public records to see if they have court filings you’re not comfortable with or judgements against them.Do they have references for other happy clients?  

he also didn't pay 3 years of taxes (thankfully its not a tax-deed sale yet...)I have an attorney on retainer so I would assume I would need alot of stipulations to this sales contract if I decide to go through with it however..... long-term wise he would be judgement proof and all those liens (including mine) would disappear (with the exception of municipality liens and taxes) if it goes to a tax-deed sale.Its a great deal if I can pull it off but its extremely risky...

(They missed judgements I found btw!).

Does your state allow you to garnish wages if you get a judgement?

Stay cautious, continue to make good judgement calls and ONLY buy when the numbers work.

I'd love a link of this specific data point.Also, what judgement are you referring to?

Also talk to your attorney about getting a deficiency judgement if you do not get all your $ BackI hope you had your mortgage recorded

As long as you stick with the 3 C's of lending:1. collateral (make sure investors put real skin in the game) and the value of the property (make them provide an appraisal)2. capacity of the borrower to repay3. character of the borrowerI just turned down one of the $500 SUIT NO UNDERWEAR typesThey had about 7 judgements, unpaid property taxes, and two IRS liens.

Enter the tenant's name and see if there are any judgements or ongoing cases against them.

Doesn't the charging order created as a result of a judgement not apply for the LLC only has one member in California?