What's that called again when the government tells you what you can and cannot do and has consequences for not following their orders?

In this case, however, where the tenant doesn't have the direct consequences of not paying (like electric/gas or phone/cable) and the consequences are a lien on the property and not a collection against the tenant, the LL/owner just has to pay, whether they bill the tenant or include it in the rent.

Numbers and contact information has a way of getting posted incorrectly by mistake.Just like trying to contact the white house using .com instead of .govThese things do have a way of harming ones reputation and Josh wants the reputation of Bigger pockets to remain unscathed.

How would I find a good reputable company that is investor friendly?

I think about 99% of all of us agree that the system needs to be fixed, but I haven't found a single reputable poll that says that even a small majority of Americans want that.

There are potential legal consequences, but nobody pursues them (especially in the SFR world).Any recommendation?

Yes, you will suffer the consequences, but you'll be rid of an debt.

2.What are the DOS consequences?

You can get this list from your title company or through a reputable list broker (your better off getting this list locally through your title company but just check online sources to make sure) You'll pay an average of about 16 cents per name.Tell them you want the "non" owner occupant names only.

You can still work it the way Steph explained, but you won't have to put down a deposit, you can use your contract w/contingencies, and in the worst case scenario, if you have to back out then your reputation isn't ruined amongst real estate professionals.Once, you get good at locating deals for investors and you know what a good deal really is, AND, you have some capital or a way to finance the REO if you can't wholesale it during your option period, then you can start doing REO's.