@Patrice Penda okay thanks. the only problem I'm having is that most the houses I'm comparing to aren't updated like I would be looking to do so its hard to make judgement on what its worth.

The deed may not have been transferred, the courts have not rendered final judgement, etc. but as the lender, you can engage a receiver, secure the property, collect the rents, deal with any maintenance issues, etc.I understand that the loan docs govern notice periods, time to correct, etc. but generally speaking, from the day you start the process how long should you expect it to take before you are in 'control'.

That being said, you sure learn a lot going through the registry.Don't forget that you need to check both the register of deeds and civil judgements on all parties on the deed.

If so, consider having a broader discussion with whatever department passed judgement and frame your business in the broader context of RE investment vs.

In her summons letter, it says she must respond with an answer within 20 days to ask for a settlement conference, otherwise the courts may grand a default judgement.

Turns out one of the owners goes by multiple aliases and has multiple judgements against them for not paying people what they were owed.

You do have artificial recourse that hurts them but doesn't help the,, you can get a judgement, but I'd suggest doing so on your own (its easy in small claims court) and not paying an attorney, because collecting on that judgement will be a longshot.Tenants will leave when they leave, they don't care about your contract.

If the cosigner is out of state, you won't be able to collect anything even if you get a judgement.

When our attorney files for eviction in the end he also files a judgement against the tenant.

Small claims and get a judgement?