Instead, 1) I'd look through old posts2) Determine what RI strategies are available3) Decide which ones interest me4) Match my time/skill set against various strategies to select one5) Learn all about it6) take action when the time comesHere's an article to help you further:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86621-six-steps-approach-to-getting-started-in-real-estate

I agree with the threat of one of these actions.. but in reality they are not that easy to litigate..

Education and action would be recommendations about next steps.

Love that you found this deal by taking massive action - Most people wouldn't have taken the time to spark up a conversation with the neighbors to figure out the status of the property.

It is a TON of very small actions that will keep you walking down the road, so make sure you're taking action and moving.

Thoughts and course of action?

If you did a contract for deed and do not have the deed yet, but just the memorandum in the county records, then any legal action taken against the estate would need to deal with you directly to sort out ownership as you've clouded the title and shown you have an equitable interest in the property.Hope that helps.

California adds a wrinkle as it is a community property state.Your tax advisor should be advising you regarding the tax ramifications of potential actions and interfacing with your attorney, and your wife's independent counsel should be doing the same for her.Even something as simple as filing status (MFJ vs MFS) has ramifications that extend beyond the finalization of the divorce...Best of luck.

Threaten legal action to try to get your money but don't waste your resources with actually trying to pursue it.

I am researching about Real Estate from quiet a long time and now its time to take action.