Hopefully, you have CYA letters and letters/contracts that have been reviewed to be compliant with the laws in your area and don't have to worry about that.

MD has some pretty tough laws regarding foreclosures and I was interested to know if anyone else out there has tackled short sales in MD and what advise they may have to offer.I have been impressed with the knowledge and responses that many people have to offer on this site and can't wait to post some stories of my future experiences for everyone to read.Thanks for any suggestions you may have.Jonathan

Have a look:Maryland foreclosure law

After completion of the short sale, I would prefer to sell the property for a profit but MD has a state law that requires Foreclosure Purchasers to pay the original homeowner 82% of the net proceeds if sold within 18 months of a foreclosure reconveyance.

There may be some time limit when that becomes impossible, but I no idea when that is for your area.However, if these are in Maryland, you better check the Maryland foreclosure law.

I have already filed law suit, but can't locate Kevin Geddes.

Thanks Wheatie, We're going to have my father-in-law visit the property with us for a 2nd opinion, he's pretty handy as well.

The general answer to this sort of question is that you need to find out the local laws and be sure you follow those.

"If you are a "contractor license" sate your brother in law could be subject to fines, penalties as well as prosecution if the "license board guys " were to drive by and stop. happens all the time!

There are some discussions about the technicalities of contract law and ownership with double closings, but hundreds of them happen every day so I wouldn't worry about it much.