If not, I've heard many people recommend a contractor or possible cash buyer.

Some of the usual reasons why people would sell to these companies: If there is money owed on the house, the house is in terrible shape, you don't feel like dealing with selling it, or you don't want to pay realtor commissions.

I was wondering about how to do the title check and confirm if it is free of any liens/clear title??

Hello everyone, first and foremost I want to express my gratitude for this wonderful forum.

I'd say it's hard to get both. the best construction finances are on biggerpockets. we give 5-10 to our clients to consider and talk to whether they use them or not all the lenders know who we are and we form relationships with all of them. most are active on biggerpockets and can help get people out of construction even if they don't know anything 

Happy to be here and excited to learn and grow from the people I connect with in the community.

In MD we have loss-mitigation laws passed after housing crisis that exposes you to great deal of liability if you contact people 60+ days in default  and offer to buy their homes.

In the mean time, build a one-room or studio dwelling on the property as well, and then after a year move back to FL.Really wondering if there's a quicker option than "work for a few years to make money and then start." 

It may not make financial or economic sense, but some people (me) reach a certain asset level and just do not want to deal with debt anymore.   

People wont leave their current homes til rates come down.