Namely due diligence, using the right forms and other legalities.

Now, if there are other legal ways for me to improve my tax situation, of course that would be nice but with only 2 properties at this point, it hasn't been worth my effort to really investigate.Obviously I'm not even close to a CPA or a Lawyer but would gladly take free advice on how to save myself a few bucks...

BTW - It looks like Jeff resurrected this one from the grave; the original post was from over 2 years ago.Regardless, it is still fun examining ridiculous claims like this one.

A second lien that forecloses takes the legal rights of possession from whoever owns the property but the second lienholder's position is still subject to the first lien.

I then immediately arranged for someone to come by the house to examine the mold.

I guess I am too late but there is a way that is a stretch and not sure about legalities in California.

So when you say you are using a contract option, legally you are putting them under contract.

Nothing i say should be taken as legal advice."

Funding Program Requirements: - Complete the Funding Application - Submit 1 to 3 page project summary or business proposal or Executive Summary** - An original bank “capability†letter or current bank statement, which states borrowers financial ability to place the minimum $100k or 10% (whichever is greater) of the loan amount into an escrow deposit - Last two (2) bank statements (When application is preapproved) - A company business plan (if necessary) and Insurance (if necessary) - Last two (2) years of income taxes (if applicable) - Borrower’s legal documents (Filing receipt, tax ID, etc) - Two (2) color picture ID for principal.

Any legal issues with getting cash out of the deal?