Basically, lowering the sale price as long as the buyer pays all the owed taxes as well.

that is basically not happening...

Completing AP requires the other party to file a suit in court during which the judge determines that the case has merits, and ultimately transfers the property to the filer.

Basically a long winded way of saying growth

Basically, you're gambling on the second appraisal and at most you will lose the $1000.  

The guy I signed up with basically knew nothing more than me filling out the application. 

Of course unless your buying defaulted notes at the get go then again as Chris mentioned this type of fee should be handled up front.. and if it new origination your making and then they go bad.. in your foreclosures you can charge the borrower these fee's when they cure or add it to you opening bid and when someone buys it at the court house you get repaid..

Basically, these are lands that technically qualify as Sending sites, but that have issues such that nobody really wants to build there.

This includes contacting the applicant’s employer and speaking with their supervisor to confirm job stability, income, and reliability​. if the person has not been employed at their place of employment they would require a guarantorCredit Score and Debts: Applicants need a minimum credit score of 620, and while we review debts, medical debts are generally not disqualifying unless they impact overall financial health.Criminal History: We do review criminal history to ensure safety and security for our tenants, while remaining mindful of state and federal guidelines.Rental History: Positive references from past landlords, with no evictions or significant lease violations in the past five years, are essential. and we can see into the court system if they have an eviction judgement.Release of Information: We include a release form allowing us to verify employment and rental history directly, which helps us get a clearer picture of an applicant’s background.This process has worked well so far, but I’m always open to improving.

So basically its a "warm and fuzzy" about a property.