Also, the servicer cannot start the foreclosure process if a loss mitigation application is pending.If you submit a complete loss mitigation application to your mortgage servicer after the foreclosure has started, but more than 37 days before a foreclosure sale, the servicer must stop the foreclosure process until: the servicer informs you that you are not eligible for any loss mitigation option (and any appeal you make has been exhausted)you reject the workout option that the servicer offers to you, oryou accept a workout, but fail to comply with the terms of the deal (such as not making payments during a trial modification).Now...that's the law, but let's talk about reality.  

Love your plan, and I'm exhausted!  

It seems like the cities I listed had the best metrics and could withstand the upcoming housing crunch more than others.

Stress test the numbers and be comfortable you can withstand a period of falling rents.

Cleanings of walls, ceilings, windows, window frames, registers/vents, installed microwave with exhaust fan and light fixtures.  2.

In order to cut back on the number of these threads to be created in the future - which are often repeats of past ones - I want to compile the most exhaustive list possible of places on the web to find RE deals.This can be a reference guide for newbies and veterans alike.Here's what I've got so far:Fannie Maehttp://www.homepath.com/Freddie Machttp://www.homesteps.com/The FDIChttp://www.fdic.gov/buying/owned/http://orelistings.cbre.com/http://www.fdiclistings.com/Department of JusticeAll DOJ RE sales are handled by LPS Asset Management Solutions: http://www.lps-am.com/All othershttp://www.ustreas.gov/auctions/I've noticed that a lot of federal agencies as well as regional and community banks use CB Richard Ellis to handle the sale of foreclosed property.

I need it to withstand Texas weather which can change quickly throughout the day and gets quite warm during summer seasons.thanks for the input!

Here are some of the most commonly requested items, not an exhaustive list: Social security number Proof of employment.

I have seen many yards in the area with standing water and crawl spaces full of water.  

I realize in the end, I'll most likely never get my money back, but I'm going to exhaust every avenue possible, regardless.