Just like any real estate investing, there is always risks but we are well trained in the community on how to ensure we are protected (including the right paperwork). 

You can then check with the local county if the deed is in fact in that name (caution: if the property was bought recently, the county may not have caught up on the paperwork).Just be careful and NEVER give any form of cash to the seller, always send EM/downpayment to a title company that you have verified.

Did you miss it too in reviewing the paperwork? 

Even though I filed eviction paperwork 45 days before the eviction moratorium, the judge just scheduled repeated hearings - often for no apparent reason.

Mike, I can't tell you how much I agree with you.I also work at a college, and when I do exit paperwork for graduating students, I see that thier emails are still [email protected] and they wonder why there are no jobs out there!

How the subscription agreement or paperwork you signed to do the deal would play a role in what you can and cannot do.

Lots of good advice above- I think an active, professional network of pros that know and trust each other is essential.

Financial discipline is essential.

South East Texas should have a few experienced crews, so ask around locally or check reviews.One tip: make sure to prepare the new lot properly—things like leveling the ground and checking utility hookups are essential before the move.

Ray you can still lend in CA you simply need a RE Broker to run the paper work for you so the state Is happy and they will usually want some sort of fee for their time and risk / effort.