There was a recent post here about a guy complaining about how much his property manager charges to send a letter, $45, 20-some posters chimed in that it was crazy and a rip-off, and then finally one of the most experienced property managers here explained that the price charged really involved personally sending certified mail from the post office, actually scheduling a trip involving the inevitable waiting period for getting it done, tracking the return receipt, logging all the information for use later in court if necessary.

In this state (ohio) one has to file for a writ of possession (different from writ of detainer) with the foreclosure court case instead of a new civil eviction case. 

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. §2A:156A-4(d)) makes it illegal to intercept any communication, with the exception that the person be a party in the conversation, or give consent.Video surveillance is not covered unless you capture hearing impaired communication through sign language, which a NJ apt complex found out the hard way when a Jury awarded a deaf couple $750,000 plus court and attorney fees for violating the above statue

It means your name does not appear on public record for that property, your attorney and their address is the only thing that appears.

Based on your description, it appears that you've purchased this property using the traditional approach which makes it impossible to BRRRR it at this point.  

I want to go for it, even on the site it is listed on.That being said, it has always been my understanding that a property that goes through the court system and does not sell to a third-party bidder at the courthouse is then taken back by the bank which MUST clear title of liens and encumbrances.

But at the same time I can make any $200k property appear to be worth $350k by skewing numbers.

The court called to inform me they were having a hard time personally serving him.

One of the things I've heard about hard money is in addition to higher rates, they have pre-payment penalties.Current or prior ownership of real estate: as stated, I am currently renting and intend to rent for at least another year or so.Value of property at present and/or your offer price: $158000 (zestimate)After repair value: $Anticipated or actual appraisal issues: will perform one during due diligence Current rents per month: $425Fair market rents per month: $500Down payment or equity: $30000Source of down payment funds, if applicable: see aboveIncome Source: Salaried/hourly W2, VA comp, Gross monthly income (optional): $1800 tax exempt, approx $4-5k in base wage (+ OT opportunities)Monthly debt obligations appearing on credit report, plus (if applicable) personal rent and alimony/child support/etc: $800/mo in rentFICO: Excellent Credit issues: None.