Hoping to find people that UNDERSTAND/KNOW asset protection in relation to setting up a corp. structure, contractor contracts for flips, and IRA(house) investments...

1) ALWAYS get a detailed application. 2) Ask for references - landlord, personal and work related 3) Have THEM provide a current credit report - in my state that is legal - this way you create at least a "semi weeding-out" process right there.

One is probably related to the number of people that visit BP daily and read the forums but do not actually post.

. :)I'm happy to tell the whole story once I receive the official letter from the IRS (a couple weeks), but long story short, I moved a large chunk of my retirement funds into a self-directed product offered by a relatively large financial company.

You may want some high cash flow type properties that you would probably also want some properties that are relatively new and in better condition to last you till your retirement.

If not, what lien was auctioned and what was its position relative to the HOA liens?

I have had a few owners insist on a quit claim because they believe that is the same as selling as is, they do have good title just don't want any left over problems, specifically related to condition and believe that is the best way to do it.Of course the others nailed it on the head about quit claim deeds, but once in a while they are useful, divorces, ex-heirs, etc. so don't throw out their use totally.

In 2011, my company's 'root cause' for evictions and abandonments were job loss, health related, and domestics (divorce, separation, etc.) in that order.

Not related to mortgage brokering, they're just providing servicing to add credibility, convenience, and on-line tools.

- I don't have a license, can I still manage property for my relative and get no financial compensation for it?