While I don't believe in raking a little ole widow over the coals there are those homeowners who have been quite derelict in their homeownership responsibilities and commitments and frankly have let the home fall into ruin and haven't been diligent on their financial contractual responsibilities.

After he gutted the place, his wife was diagnosed with cancer.

Hello All,Good News:After some minor setbacks, including an AC leak in the attic that ruined a 5'x4' section of my ceiling two days before we were supposed to list on MLS, my first flip in Houston hit the market!

The charge for ruined floor covering, for example, depends on the size of the room and type (carpet, vinyl, tile, wood).

The interior is completely ruined by the fire and water.

. $ is made based on the decisions that the client makes and one bad decision can ruin you.

Both from cancer. 

Now the people are out of the money, don't have a place to stay and the vacation is ruined.

I don't lend money to friends or family or get involved in any business dealings with them, I don't want the relationship to get ruined.

Further, non-performance in that space can ruin your chances for future deals with that REO broker.