I know FAR more average legal residents that have walked away from their houses than those that are illegal.

And I just want to know that legally I can keep the house as long as I re-instate the loan and keep it current.

Get pertainent info from your local assessor ie. legal description (using either the subject props address or owners name).

(And by press I mean legal leverage or some way that makes people listen to you, not just courtesy asking, because that hasn't seemed to work so far).Does anyone have any advise or has dealt with something like this before?

It's a legal 2 family that needs a little updating.

a. offering for sale,b. buying, or offering to buy,c. soliciting prospective purchases,d. managing, or offering to manage,e. leasing, or offering to lease,f. renting, or offering to rent,You may want to consult with real estate attorney for the correct verbiage to keep you legal :)Read more @ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/583f50c959cc68cd8a1385d3/t/595141f7579fb3a2d59f04b2/1498497527655/New+Penalties+for+Engaging+in+Real+Estate+without+a+License.pdf?

For example, I faxed them a legal sized document which they printed on letter sized paper.

220k buying at 212k is slim.220k * .03 (commision) = 6.6k8k-6.6k = 1.4k - cost of marketing and legal/paper work fees.You'd be lucky to break even and thats if you get your ask.I think you need to focus on properties with more of a margin.

I think I have a legal foot to stand on if I claim the 15 day period should start on 10/1.

This protects you legally and financially in most cases.