For example, a mall in Georgia currently has $90 million in debt servicing and a valuation of approximately $40 million.Many large enterprises with billions in assets employ credit default swaps (CDS) to hedge against risks like these.

Morris got in some pretty big trouble and then subsequent litigation and scrutiny and I believe there were some changes from regulators in Indiana. 

Given that, anything you can make the seller pay for is more money you save the end buyer and subsequently the more money you get to pocket.

Ryan Watson We live in a country that is based on the free enterprise system.

Subsequently, you will always have to expect hidden problems that nobody knew about when you bought.

The QI is going to have to follow through and complete the purchase by acquiring title to the REO property (referred to as "parking" title) and then subsequently convey title to the investor.These 1031 Exchanges are more complex, place more risk on the QI since they are now the original party to the contract and will be acquiring legal title for a brief period of time, so will involve substantially more fees.

The current mess we are in is due largely to the government trying to manipulate the market place by lowering lending standards.If the US is really a FREE ENTERPRISE and CAPITALISTIC Economic system, then let that system work.

The question is can I purchase a tax lien certificate after the auction and subsequent “Assignment Sale”?

Kinda funny coming from a 54 year old who never even earned a high school diploma but still makes a decent living doing bookkeeping.Anyway, my hubby is a full time Enterprise Architect and I'm a Bookkeeper/Seamstress.

Many (unlicensed) "wholesalers" insist no license is needed, especially in cases where they have brought a likely property to an investor who subsequently purchases the property.