The vast majority of contractors are as honest as the day is long, but by clearly defining expectations you can stop problems before they come up.

The best way for you to do this is by clearly articulating to them what you need.

I have my attorney working with the foreclosure company on clearing up all the bad taxes and liens.I am paying $165 the rest of the expenses b/c we have to wait is being paid by the foreclosure company.And yes after I thought about it, I would never show my title report to anyone that I do not know.We were supposed to close today and it won't be another week or two - does this happen a lot with foreclosures?

The only thing that I would add is the following and maybe this will clear up a few things for the initial questionaire Chris J:1.

I simply implied that the lower income areas do not appreciate like the better neighborhoods do.I am glad to hear that you stay clear of the crack dealer neighborhoods.

I've been scouring this forum looking for some CLEAR understanding of whole selling and liked this example

If you do not have these connections get them of find them If you have to ask price this clearly shows you that you do not know this or the basics in investment property SKI Howard, there are a lot of new investors that come to this forum looking to acquire knowledge by asking questions and reading helpful posts from those who are more experienced.Instead of telling a newbie that "If you do not have these connections get them of find them If you have to ask price this clearly shows you that you do not know this or the basics in investment property", why don't you share where and how you got your information/knowledge?

When you buy a property from the bank, they will clear all the other liens before they can sell it to you.I too would like to figure out how to buy one-sies directly from a bank.

Don't get John Beck's course it's a waste of time.And remember investing in Tax Liens is more work than Beck makes it out to be.Also your chances of getting the property free and clear is small.

I have my buyer's sign a 'buyer's broker agreement' which clearly describes our relationship, compensation and duties.