The new controls prevent the lender from exercising any influence over the appraiser or even speaking with them.

However, I do regularly attend the CCRA monthly dinner meetings on the last Tuesday of the month.

This way you will still own the property in case Gertrude defaults, you can take her down in the form of a 'option' fee and still determine price, payment and interest and if Gertrude doesn't exercise within the 2 years you keep her 'option' money and do it over again with someone else.

Not enough time for regular checks to clear the attorney's escrow account.

Alexander, the free way is to figure out which newspapers publish the legal notices for probates in your area of interest and then mine that data on a regular basis.

Regular posts of the property on Craigslist, real estate Facebook groups and Linkedin groups can assist with the sale.Thanks

Can anyone tell me the best source for regular preforeclosure lists (outside of the courthouse)?

I receive regular updates from the prosecutor for the State.

Selling it to an owner occupant who sees the value in the back area (teenage/adult kids, retiring parents, regular vacation visitors, rental unit, etc).

. :-)Ants - I treat regularly with exterior traps and sprays when necessary.Fleas - I allow pets, so a flea infestation is caused solely by the tenant.