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20 August 2015 | 3 replies
Department of Treasury with usc exceptionState Tax LienLien by USA or Dept of JusticeUS Department of StateOther Federal AgenciesFrequent Superior Foreclosure-Liens:Code Enforcement for debris removal or mowingDemolition or Environmental Based Liens State child support lienBoard of County Commissioners for special assessmentsUtility LiensWater/Sewer Delinquency (only in selected states)County (and/or School/Township) for unpaid taxesCity for road improvements, maintenanceHere are some of the judgment and liens that will be wiped off from the property (not the borrower who lost the title) if the lien holders were properly notified and "had the right to bid on the property at the auction":2nd and junior position mortgages, such as home equity loans, etc...Credit Card Judgments recorded after the foreclosing mortgage Personal Judgments recorded after the foreclosing mortgageMechanic's Liens recorded after the foreclosing mortgageOther Judgments outside of the ones listed above
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19 August 2015 | 2 replies
Meaning you get the tax cards to see mortgages, last sale dates, square footage, zoning, flood zones, for sale by owners, etc. you can see what's renting in the area as well.
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20 August 2015 | 5 replies
Use social media, your car, your website, business cards, just tell everyone what you do.
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26 August 2015 | 17 replies
No credit card debt or auto loans etc.
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21 August 2015 | 15 replies
I’ve been in these situations in the past and, fortunately, had most of the “cards” in my favor.
1 September 2015 | 10 replies
Then, play the "follow up" game.So, be sure the offer is on all of your marketing whether it's your website, newspaper ad, postcards, business cards, etc.Also, do open houses.
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21 August 2015 | 1 reply
When playing cards with your own money, you play much more conservatively.
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25 August 2015 | 8 replies
You will take a small hit on your score when you apply but it will go back up within a couple months of taking out the loan (assuming your paying all your bills on time).Make sure you pay your credit card bills BEFORE the statement cuts, that way your utilization reported to the credit bureaus will remain low which will raise your score.
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9 October 2015 | 18 replies
Otherwise you could pay for the rehab using an unsecured loan or credit card.
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31 August 2015 | 14 replies
I also have a card on my desk for Jason with RJ Construction (specializes in decks, fences, etc) but I haven't had an opportunity to try him out yet.