So you want numerous backstops to prevent the fire sale of a property.You should also seek to constantly improve your own bank lending profile by maximizing your credit score, managing the rental income reported on your tax return to achieve the best possible debt ratios, and keeping detailed documentation of your investing success.

I think if you were planning on renting it you could have finished it slightly differently to make it a little more durable and prevent damage to expensive finishes.

They're not trying to imprison you in your house, or prevent you from moving to a new house.

.- Investor with 10 properties free and clear- Management Fund, 30,000 houses, stock share holders, FTC regulation and thousands of employeesI am striving to become the second (free and clear land lord)...I argue that so long as investors don't over-leverage we will prevent another bubble and crash.

It affects my confidence in the neighborhood, so I'd like not only to keep my stuff from being stolen but to ensure the thieves are caught when they do strike - potentially preventing dozens of homeowners from suffering the same fate.One I idea I thought I'm pursuing is putting a tracking device on the fridge/stove, or whatever, until the house is occupied.

It adds a nice outline to your window on the side of your house and will prevent water from running over the window off of your wall.

Here are my personal issues with condos as a sterotype * High HOA fees * 30% rule - Preventing the number of renters allowed in a building *Parking Issues*Utilities As renting is very important I would not want to rent in an area where the HOA association could limit the ability to rent.

The basic reason is you are able to pay the house first and you are more likely to keep up with maintenance both preventative and repairs if there is money left over in the expense account.

The deeds are recorded just to prevent "losing a deed".

However, is it possible at this point, to see if a deal can be worked out as a short sale to prevent the foreclosure?