However, we know up front about what we'll be dealing with and plan on holding the properties for a while before we'll even start rehabbing.We are currently attempting an auction as a way to wholetail properties to the public with them understanding they can't come with FHA financing.

Doesn't a non-performing loan hurt the bank's ability to borrow money?

The washer broke down in my duplex, and I opted for a coin-op replacemnt, even though it cost twice as much ($600) as a non coin-op.

•Look at bulletin boards, local papers and small independent publications.

I just wanted to remind everyone that all of this information is public record.

Most pre-foreclosures in my area receive about 25 mailers within the first few days of publication so I want my envelope to stand out, as well as my mailer.Good Luck!

If you'd like more information on HUD's Teacher Next Door program, visit http://www.hud.gov/goodneighborORSend an e-mail to a Teacher Next Door Specialist at [email protected] the Teacher Next Door ProgramAny teacher who is employed full-time by a public school, private school or federal, state, county or municipal educational agency and is a state-certified classroom teacher or administrator in grades K-12 is eligible to apply for HUD's Teacher Next Door (TND) initiative.Teachers can purchase HUD homes at 50 percent off of the list price in HUD-designated revitalization neighborhoods.

After a good look at one of them the mildly became TOTALLY NON-INTERESTED.Since I got the one that I was very interested in I just watched the rest to see where things went.

It is a free link and may help those trying to find on-line sources.There are numerous county public records databases available online for eachstate in the county.

And filing of objections or errors in the assessment of the property.Scavenger Sale BooksThese books contain (for any year in which there is a Scavenger Sale) an accounting of all properties eligible for Scavenger Sale and information on any bids made at the Scavenger Sale and redemption's made afterward.Property Record CardsThe Assessor’s Office has a card for every property containing all information concerning assessment.Current information is also kept on microfiche or Computerized Data Files.The most up-to-date property data is contained in the Computerized Data File.This information is available to the Assessor’s staff but not to the public on a regular basis.