The question is people that are predators usually do not have a nickel to their name and want to use an attorney on a pro bono (free until money is won) basis.The attorney will not take the free case and allocate their time if they believe they cannot get the insurance company to pay some money to go away or they will lose in court with a weak case.If you have someone that already has a bunch of money and is not thinking straight of course many attorneys will take their money and file knowing their client cannot win.So suing,winning damages in court,and COLLECTING MONEY from those damages are 3 totally separate things.What court does is suck away time and money and takes away from your productivity in business.You would want an LLC or otherwise just for an extra layer of protection and for tax purposes and business write offs.Your brokerage E and O you would need to look up maximum coverage,deductible,and exclusions in the policy.No legal advice

It doesn't look like mold, it almost looks like tar or something.Also it looks like there is some water damage on the overhang from the roof (along with missing gutter) and inside the kitchen ceilings.

I know it is not their responsibility to help me out, but ... if they are on a forum, for the express purpose of sharing RE information, [ not biggerpockets ] you would think they would be giving out that information.I feel like i'm all dressed up and going nowhere.

In exchange for eliminating this debt, they're going to lose the house and suffer significant damage to their credit.

Fire damaged homes always make for nice before and after pics.

If it is left dirty or beat up, then she will have to pay damages out of her security.On the other hand, if she is cooperative and very neat by nature, you may benefit more by showing the house as occupied.

Can someone tell me if a creditor (lender) files a Motion for Relief From Stay in a bankruptcy, does that mean the debtor (property owner) is now liable again for the debt (credit being further damaged, lender still attempting contact with debtor, etc.)?

Aaron, there is not enough info to post a great response, but here are my initial thoughts.Always fix critical items first and cosmetic items last...anything that can cause additional damage and expenses needs to be adressed first.

Have you been inside the house already to confirm that there is no damage or issues inside?

All 4 pretty much have the same issues, flooring crappy, appliances not working or barely, siding rotted out, interior doors missing or badly damaged, all need painting and sheetrock repair, I could go on.