First of all, never admit on a public forum or to any group of investors that you have a quarter of a million to spend and no idea what to do with it.

Or, try looking in public records to find the owner's address, if its different.

Generally, you need a non-traditional investment custodian that will allow you to keep the funds as an HSA and invest in non-traditional investments.

It doesn't make it into the public record, but does show up on MLS sold listings.

They typically think that a Foreclosure list that is public record is a SS.

An option contract or option to purchase contract is a contract that allows you to get control of a property with out taking it off the market as most are non-exclusive.

I pull most of my funds out of stock/funds when I found out aboutinvesting in real estate.Stocks go up and down by the whim/confidence of the public.

`(o) Required Outreach Efforts- The Secretary shall carry out outreach efforts to ensure that homeowners, lenders, and the general public are aware of the opportunities for assistance available under this section.

Check the wording, and you can attach it if you want us to look at it and render a non-attorney opinion.

I currently work as a registered guardian for a non profit organization called Guardianship Services.