I already have an authorize to release information with the lender and have received their list for short sale package.

With hard money, before you are able to receive money for the construction, the work has to be done first and you have to do a draw request, which means you don't get the rehab money upfront.

In the fax I receive a contract to purchase thats half filled out by the agent/broker.

If they do not claim them you need to auction them or otherwise show that you received fair compensation for anything of value.

I just received an e-book from Lou Vukas that I believe is called Tax Lien Secrets Revealed - America's Last Untapped Goldmine.

IT COSTS YOU NOTHING AND YOU'LL RECEIVE A WORLD OF HANDS ON EDUCATION.

It's like having a bond...you received incremental payments while holding the asset with a nice big "pop" at the end.

We still received no communication from the sellers end at all.

How would you enforce the agreement if you do not hold a licensed from the state to receive payments for brokering?

Like someone said it might mean the seller has some equity so can be flexible with when they receive it.