Then, two weeks ago, I received another letter regarding the same violations, this time with an official notice and a court hearing date in Lorain.

I’m Elani, and while I’m not new to BiggerPockets, I’ve never officially introduced myself!

They may start off fully paid for by the housing authority, but it's far from sunshine and timely payments.

How do you confirm that the person at the corporation is authorized to sign a lease on the company's behalf?

No matter if you try to help, if they can exploit you they often will.Like others have mentioned you need a license and even when you don't if something goes wrong, you could face lawsuits if you even smell like giving them official advice.My REAL advice however is this, and I hope you take this warning seriously.Let's talk about foreclosures for a second.According to data a few years ago (it is worse now) every 3000 mailers will get you 1 deal, which makes the chances of them wanting to sell their house 0.03%.This means 99.97% of the time, when you approach someone in foreclosure they are not interested in selling.So understand what you are factually doing...You are going through all this trouble to EXPLICITLY try to find people that do NOT want to sell their house (people in foreclosure), to try to get them to sell their house?

I agree with Michael Baum: read all the suggestions here: great info.The general theme is, whether it's your cleaner, your handyman or a responsible neighbor, you need willing and able "boots on the ground", eyes on the property and someone local with both common sense and authority to act on your behalf and/or your instructions.My 2 cents,Mike

BiggerPockets has a book about private lending and I’m one of the authors - so feel free to take a look if interest or respond with questions.

I was told it was due to the value increasing Check to see whether the tax authority's assessment of the property value is reasonable.

Always prioritize doing the right thing and confirm details with people and through official channels.

The "Cooperative Fee Authorization" states "Seller authorizes Listing Firm to offer a part of listing firm's fees to selling firm.