You see I don't even know how to phrase this question properly, because although I understand conceptually how this works...

Whether it's the homeowner, RE agent or end buyer, the phrase "I'm a wholesaler" should probably be used so there is no confusion about their role in any transaction.

If you find phrases like that, you're not lying and you are prepping them for an assignment of contract.

Exactly the sort of thing gurus talk down with phrases like J.O.B. - just over broker.  

Obviously phrasing would be different, but what happens there?

I should re-phrase that to say that any lien that can jump in line before the mortgage's lien would matter - each location will have rules for lien positioning that is followed.I have seen bank REO properties that got municipal liens attached after sheriff sale ...

You already have the key phrase, they A/C been running nonstop for a few days.

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One trend I see with the TK providers I fund  is that they are keeping more and more of the houses instead of selling them. 

Understand landlord tenant law and, just like hiring employees, remember the phrase "slow to hire, quick to fire".