Real Estate Agents and Short Sale Investors do not mix simply because the SS investor has no security that his/her offer won't be topped by somebody else who comes in 2 - 3 months after negotiations have started.The REA's job is to look out for the best interest of the client so they are more than happy to present a higher offer to the seller and why wouldn't the seller sign it.

Moya isn't registered to offer securities, but that is for the authorities to determine, not us.We were forced to go to the authorities and we are also going to be filing a civil suit against him, if only to make this matter public to spare others from the agony that we have had to endure.

Some title agents will want the deed to be officially recorded before they will close you (which could take up to a week or so), and others will just need to see your first closing docs or will just call the first title company to verify the title transfer.

I would like a little more thought on this…as to how does the whole thing work and how can we invest properly in pre-foreclosures to earn secure profits.

Stephen - We've chatted elsewhere on the forum, but I thought it appropriate to officially welcome you to the community!

This is also a good idea for properties you want to use for Section 8 tenants because the tenants still have to pay utilities and reducing monthly expenses helps your property be more attractive to government officials trying to provide affordable housing.Of course everyone has heard about the importance of curb appeal and now it is more important than ever.

Might anybody have a sample contract that a bird dog might use to secure his/her interest in the property if the investor purchases it?

Pursuant to Section 3712 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the tax deed conveys title to the purchaser free of all encumbrances of any kind existing before the sale, except:• Any lien for installments of taxes and special assessments, which installments will become payable upon the secured roll after the time of the sale.• The lien for taxes or assessments or other rights of any taxing agency that does not consent to the sale under this chapter.• Liens for special assessments levied upon the property conveyed which were, at the time of the sale, not included in the amount necessary to redeem the tax-defaulted property.• Unaccepted, recorded, irrevocable offers of dedication of the property to the public or a public entity for a public purpose, and recorded options of any taxing agency to purchase the property or any interest therein for a public purpose.Any federal Internal Revenue Service liens that, pursuant to provisions of federal law, are not discharged by the sale, even though the tax collector has provided proper notice to the Internal Revenue Service before that date....according to that, California tax sales doesn't seem pretty free and clear to me.

I don't want any legal trouble up front.My other concern is safety/securing of the site.

I would like a little more thought on this…as to how does the whole thing work and how can we invest properly in pre-foreclosures to earn secure profits.