Most are fine with that, but a few will have problems with it and claim there are legal issues, etc..

Any idea how much legal help would cost?

Besides the failure rate, wholesaling is legal when done right, but most programs teach you to practice real estate without a license which can get you in trouble. 

I think he is a great guy and isn't his first rodeo with investor funds.We can do some legal checks if you want that type of search, lawsuits, prior names, etc.

I just won a bid and I'm refusing to pay them until they give me legal property description and of course it was Lot number 25 in there auction not the actual lot in Cherokee Village for example so I'll be making some calls tomorrow.If these guys are selling it…..you don’t want it.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

.- Actually only a potential legal technicallity as James did show he asked the seller about it.6) Not sure why Josh had to name James in his post and make additional accusations - and didn't just ask us all for advice without naming names?

I would not make this a legal matter, but you will have to decide if you want to commit to living with this landlord.

Indeed, the FAIR ordinance is anything but fair to non-corporate landlords, seemingly punished for investing in rental houses to generate income as an alternative to stocks and bonds.A handful of opportunists likely could learn to exploit these new rules, preying on otherwise law-abiding landlords to obtain legalized shake-down payments.

You may consider terminating the lease depending on how much time remains, your skills, the legal system, and other factors.Based on what you've said, I am concerned there's someone else occupying the home or something else is going on.