Best bet is to Google REO or REO Asset managers and see what you get.

In Mass it's actually a law that you cannot accept more than 33% of the contract as a deposit if you're a home improvement contractor.Good call with the required W-9 and the insurance certificates before they start any physical work.

In case anyone missed it, credit union, credit union.If the rental property is rented, the rent can be applied @75% to help Your dti ratio, but I haven't seen that help lower the down stroke.Your best bet is to shop with out credit pulls, make face to face appointments, sit in the hot seat and follow some of Jimmy Moncrief's podcast suggestions, even though they are about commercial lending, His advice is solid.John

Try searching "Texas, Options" you'll find some information I'd bet. :)

If the owner of the fenced property put up a straight line fence from the side of your subject in both directions, I'd say they abandoned the 3' to the front and rear of the house as well as the physical encroachment, you'' be taking that later on depending when they put up the fence.

Current market value February 2014, $105,000 due to physical condition and required rehab.

Jerry;Nice idea...i actually do something similar with the tax redemption notices in Ga.I look the properties up from the sale lists and reference them against county records online, it really doesn't take that long.For me, the foreclosure thing wouldn't be a ongoing thing, maybe a few months, i was just curious to see what the properties in these particular counties were going for vs. being sold off MLS listings, and i'm betting the difference is huge.If one has inside knowledge of the property from prior owner, neighbors, etc, it would be a way to get great discounts.

Also in the rust belt where jobs and city growth are minimal. around toledo college is your best bet.

I bet not.

Check your State laws, I bet they call for 60 days for this situation.