by partials you mean fractional interest in the loan that is transferred to you via an assignment ?

There are many YouTube interviews with him, but here's an article to read: https://montecarlorei.com/how-a-21-year-old-purchased-30-uni... 

It's real estate in markets with population growth, it's pretty hard to lose money if you get an inspection and appraisal.

I have an opportunity to do so in Southwestern Michigan (not Detroit)...90 minutes from Chicago and 5 minutes to the beaches of Lake Michigan.

I have an opportunity to do so in Southwestern Michigan (not Detroit)...90 minutes from Chicago and 5 minutes to the beaches of Lake Michigan.

Have an interesting situation, looking for ideas on the best way to solve a problem for a distressed homeowner.

This would allow you to indefinitely defer all of the tax if you sold, and use the tax you would have had to pay, to purchase something nicer in an area with a greater growth potential.   

If you call about a property under management, schedule an appointment to see it. 

As stated, I would hire an official loan servicing company.

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