When I write articles, I typically try to link to other authority articles on the topic.

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I'm not familiar with FL state law.If the owner isn't sleeping over this I'd suggest you call the state banking authority as they will know if the bank could do it, take care not to give them any ideas!

The superior lien holders will not negotiate, you are not the debtor and have no authority on the note.

You sign off on scope of work and he can process payment when you authorize release via that same sort of system.

Therefore, Fidelity National Title Company is authorized and instructed to record documents required in this transaction even though all of Buyer's funds will not have been deposited into this escrow.

I can't blame it because of security/authorization reasons.

Full Authority permits the sale of real property without going to court based on IAEA (Independent Administration of Estates Act) Full Authority permits the sale of real property without going to court, requiring only the noticing of heirs or beneficiaries and a 15 day opportunity for them to object.

The "MERs has no authority" theory has no legal merit, it does in fact have the rights that are transferred with the instrument.

The hosuing authority usually has a bulletin board, put up the info and make sure they are giving out your name.Knock off some rent for your tenants who find you a quaified tenant, they'll do it looking for their neighbors.Call the building regs office, see about properties recently red tagged, that can be grounds to break a lease and fish for those tenants.