Since this is my first go around - I'd really appreciate advice on the following:- any references on lawyers /firms to work with to go through the Barment and foreclosure process without breaking the bank.- Ball park ranges - what can I expect the cost of this process to be?

I’ve been investing for many years and had a few loans transfer previously but this year I’ve seen a huge uptick, any idea why?

So if you had 20 of them, you're talking about a huge retirement kicker that you can build.If you're up there higher in age (i.e. 40's or 50's), then the long play doesn't make as much sense. 

And, capitalism works to lower housing prices when this process is allowed to go into effect. 

So trying to acquire five more properties without cash and have them cash flowing is going to be a huge hurdle.

It likely would require something grossly negligent with huge consequences to have a chance to go beyond my coverage and we are not that negligent. 

Understanding that would be a huge help.

Another huge thing to consider is laws and regulations, many times new investors will jump at Hudson county thinking the proximity to NYC is great for renting (which it is) but many of the municipalities in Hudson county have very strict landlord laws. 

Otherwise it’s time for a big/serious talk about making such a HUGE and basic mistake. 

There is as we know HUGE money in training and thats what I have seen from Lee Arnold over the years..