@Ann McNeer for a drive by the appraiser must dive by the property and take an exterior photo.

The main attraction for me is to have a "track to run on" as opposed to being attracted to the "next shiny object".  

We purchased the house for $70k and put in $80k on foundation, framing, moving the kitchen, adding HVAC, rewiring the knob and tube, redoing the hardwood floors, and exterior.  

However I will say, that when I do list a property for a flipper with whom I purchased the property, I usually list it for them at 5% as opposed to 6%.

I liken 'Cash for Keys' to:- Giving the soon to be Ex lawn chairs or other heirlooms with sentimental value rather paying 2 attorneys thousands of $$'s to fight over them - Settling a lawsuit out of court for less than the cost of defenseIt certainly never feels good to give  in to the opposing party but from a practical point of view sometimes you just have to cut/minimize your losses and move on to new opportunities.Rick

I'm pleased to say that ****, which was in need of significant structural and electrical work, is stabilized and ready for attention to the exterior. **** is slated for a new foundation and windows this spring, followed by extensive landscaping.If you care to discuss this matter further, you can reach me at: **** (a New York number that I brought with me when I moved here) or****@***.com Thank you for your time.

However, it would actually be expensed under House B (as opposed to House A even though you initially took it out of House A). 

Yes, the case mentioned seems to favor the one with legal title as opposed to the claim of an equitable interest. 

In layman terms, what is the explanation of and difference between "interest rate" on a tax lien investment as opposed to "penalty" on a tax lien investment

Im not opposed to put more to secure the deal?