If there's a junior lien holder (2nd position) on a property that is going into foreclosure, can that lien holder make a short sale offer on the property, or is there something that prevents that?  

I believe the better place to control the duct work is closer to the furnace, because it helps prevent the heated air from even traveling down the duct, to a closed vent. 

Water is a huge issue in KC if you don't prevent it. $1,300 is well worth it.

@Devon RogersMaryland is funneling eviction prevention dollars through the counties.

It prevents quite a bit of headache. 

To prevent a parade of people coming into the house during these times we have done inspections and 2 of the offers are willing in to sign off on the inspections we provide. 

To prevent a parade of people coming into the house during these times we have done inspections and 2 of the offers are willing in to sign off on the inspections we provide.

I am aware of the fair housing laws preventing discrimination against someone with children.

I don't see how having this seller note would prevent you from getting an FHA loan in the future.

You did the right thing by not letting them in under any circumstances, if they had 2k today they could have had it earlier and prevented this mess.