It can be a slow, tedious process or it may go fairly quickly, depending on the facts and circumstances.The process and procedure may vary state-to-state, however the basics are that you make an offer and if accepted by the seller (guardian of the minor's estate) certain criteria must typically be met regarding price relating to court referee (appraiser) value and down payment.Your offer may not be the final one, as it may be possible for other to show up at the confirmation hearing and bid up the sale, however in many jurisdictions there is a minimum overbid formula that prevents other buyers from offering the "penny over" nonsense.Most of the time these sales are formalized and either listed through independent or contract broker/agents or the county public admin or guardian.If you're new to real estate, you may find the process frustrating however there are deals to be found.

In fact it can help a lot to have a written checklist and procedure you always follow, in case you are ever accused of some kind of discrimination.

It's kind of like taking a friend's dental xrays to a random dentist to have your teeth worked on.

Our procedural manuals moving forward will be based on some very relevant initial experiences!

@Larry CollinsYou need to follow proper evictions procedure and don't change the locks as this can land you in jail!

If so, what is the typical procedure for this type of transaction?

& Ibrahim SI'm not aware of any state that has procedures like PA.

I was so confused on the procedures, laws, and customs; I wanted my money back from those textbooks.

To take away those rights certain standards must be met and procedures followed.In the case of the squatter, I suspect Mike's experience is tainted by the areas his properties are in.

You can do Joint Ventures or do the "one off" on your own and it doesn't require the paperwork and procedures required if you are both in one LLC.