My cost is $80.sf but that is because i have my own skilled labor force.

Finally the sellers attorney sent a lawsuit notice to the brother of the seller and 5 weeks later from the original closing date it closed.I don't know how much you stand to make on this but getting an attorney to force the sale can be thousands if they blink.

BUT it didn't deter me...... we have no $$$ of our own..... we buy/hold, my husband has a great job prospect, so I had to be patient.... as our rentals build equity, as he moved up in the world...we collect our property.some we made work...forced to rent our our primary that is in boston (cash cow now)live in flip in a new construction in military town (only one that sold quickly b/c it was neutral)commercial retail shop (complete shot in the dark, cheaper than SFR, and it was $$$ and management FREE!)

. :) You'll also find that under US Code, regulations adopted by fed agencies are inforceable under law, having the full force and effect of law and prosecuted.

Had they simply run a bead and left it, it would be as bad, but they smoothed it all out, forcing caulk into the grain of the wood lap siding.

-There may be a Due on Sale clause in your mortgage that states the bank can force a sale when and if title transfers - since it will be transferring to you, you may be forced to pay off the note through a refinance or a short sale.

Not rude or forceful but sort of like when you are speaking to a cop.

A break-in showing signs of forced entry, you would likely be able to disclaim.

The regulators are not forcing them to foreclose.

It's called a forced place policy.