Miami-yes; city forgave over $200k once buyers owned the property & cured the violation. was actually a pretty simple process.

If the auctioneer said SOLD before good funds arrived in the hands of the Trustee ... the third party deal is dead.Somebody sat on funds for a long weekend with an auction sale pending?

Since most notes/mortgage change hands frequently, most lenders will get their instruments recorded. 

I have a couple friends who invest in real estate who highly recommend a West Van company that integrates the legal and accounting stuff to make it simple.

I grew up in Illinois and have seen first hand how the government works there and its only going to get worse.

@Fran RiveraDoes the insurance know about the flood damage and will they even insure the house when it switches hands ?

I know that these aren’t simple questions.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Christian,I know a handful of Licensed contractors that can do all your listed work including Countertops and Cabinets.Let me know if you still need someone.

On the one hand this is a business and not one of charity.