The payments, which were not disclosed to lenders, had the effect of substantially reducing the sales price below what was represented to the lenders.Dozens of properties were involved in the scheme, resulting in several million dollars in losses to lenders, the news release said.https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article208752464...This guy... didn't  get so lucky.

Another way to look at it, if it is possible, is to Carve out one unit out of the 8 and sell it to reduce debt on the remaining 7.

We then research them to verify that they are not yet on market anywhere, then we can usually find the owner’s names by public record.

Marina,Beware of trading work for rent or reduced rent. 

I guess public records... clerk of circuit court?....

I guess public records... clerk of circuit court?....

As to the new tax law, it reduces the amount that can be written off to 12K for individuals and 18K for married couples.

No, the general public is not interested in learning. 

Please feel free to private message me for anyone who doesn’t wish to speak publicly.

For several of my properties the county has reduced the 2018 assessment dramatically.