That seems like a reasonably high number but like I said this property is a nightmare to manage from across the country.

Just for background, this home was one we lived in for a year (FHA loan) before moving across the country for work.

If $100 will get her out, it seem worth it to try, it puts the ball in her court if she wants to go to the effort of taking it before a judge.

I enjoy employing people and would like to help people from my wives country the Dominican Republic.

@Michael TungHi Michael,Yes in theory a foreigner can do a 1031 exchange for US purposes, but the issue arises in the country of residence.If you are a tax resident of Canada for example while you can perform a 1031 exchange In the US it does not make sense as you would still need to report the gain on your Canadian tax return.

Florida foreclosure court records are public record.

The courts would likely arrive at the same conclusions described in 1 – 4, above.

Even the cheapest labor regions of the country are going to be hard to build for significantly less than $100/ft2 (not including land). 

Thousands of churches to help people that are sufferIng .The sobering fact is if your a 40 year old healthy man making minimum wage In the rIchest country In the world In the best economy sInce the 50‘s then there is obviously some major problems going in their mind and some money management coarse isn’t going to change that .

The BK court won't let him use the house for collateral, nor does he have any other assets to pledge as security.He's willing to be generous with a fee