@Wes Blackwell  one must be aware of the anti equity stripping laws probably good to caveat that preforeclsoure advice.. there in Oregon you must be a licensed pre foreclosure person to even engage with helping folks in foreclosure..

Does anyone have personal experience with this?

But that will lead back to the person who invited them.

Not too low either, you don't want to go with someone who is just focused on price as this is a quality of a not-so-great accountant.

He says "she is dealing with personal issues, her ex boyfriend tried breaking into the unit several times /sending her threats and shes not available".I have replaced the locks for her and beefed up her security in the past. 

@Jonathan GreeneAgree 100%. be transparent and if good news great - bad news - still share it with investors - realize they are making life choices based on what they may be telling you as an example of someone has $100k investment and you fear it’s going to go to foreclosure - well maybe they would not spend $10k on that vacation or buy a new home knowing they are getting wiped outUnfortunately there is a group of guru syndicators who are great marketers / sales which some I have personally spoken with and they are so full of it and just like to hear their voice their ego gets in the way.

It can definitely be frustrating.One thing I'd encourage your friend to keep in mind is that the tenant is a person and their housing depends on this process.

Title companies often have a business development person that goes after real estate investors, offering foreclosure lists as an incentive.

I'm working to get my personal finances well established/understood, which I think will help me determine my best path forward.

@Anthony Quint I personally decided to stay in CAN and not venture into the US.