With 77k in code violation liens growing by around 100-200 per day and the city had just authorized the demolition of the property.The buyer was in foreclosure and had gone into chapter 13.Well you know what they say on how to eat an elephant, one bite at a time.

Lessee further warrants that the premises will be returned in like condition it was received as noted in exhibit A in paragraph (2) above, including alterations permitted by (a) above.9) Improvements to Property of LessorNothing in this paragraph shall authorize lessee to make alterations, changes, or improvements on the premises contrary to paragraph (8) above.

Then keep in mind even your current reading author worked sales (like Xerox or something) very early on, so think about that,too, at 18, and some activity or job that may give you some skills (and capital) to help get started...

The most passive way to invest is to place your money in an irrevocable trust, appoint a trustee with full investment authority and never look back.  

===15.2-5139Lien for charges.An authority may place a lien upon the real property of an owner only in the same manner provided by § 15.2-2119 and such lien may only be processed, recorded, and released in accordance therewith.An authority may contract with a locality to collect amounts due on properly recorded utility liens in the same manner as unpaid real estate taxes due the locality.

If there was a drug bust then the home would be listed by authorities DEA, that house was used to manufacture.

The house is in a trust.My question is this: How do I find the person that has the authority to sell me this house?

What should I do if the seller backs out, the title company won't close my deal or if am reported to authorities for acting as an agent without a license? 

I think some of the other things I've heard about the author turned me off to it, but I'm sure there is some valuable info there.

I send POA and third party authorization to lender notifying them to what is going on.