and see if I could find out what he needs to do before he is legally able to sell that property.I feel like I'm close to closing my first deal, and I want to do everything I can to make it work.Does anyone have any experience or knowledge when it comes to a situation like this?

Your Question:  "is it legal and kosher?

It is, therefore, possible for a grantee to receive no actual interest, and – because a quitclaim deed offers no warranty – have no legal recourse to recover any losses.

Some heir has to gain the legal power to sell....if there is a surviving spouse it is much simpler.  

Any legal issues doing this in New Jersey?

I’m so relieved.As a landlord, it’s better to swallow your pride and settle for a small loss than try to go through an ugly eviction process for weeks or months and end up losing thousands of dollars on legal fees, lost rent and rehab fees.

Originally posted by @Russell Brazil:@Jay Hinrichs wife is an agent in Portland, likely with that experience. thanks Russ  we don't work with one off lot buyers..but I can answer the questions generically. hookup fees are 25 to 50k in this market. so pic and average and your fine.other than that as long as your utls are to the lot and its a legal lot of record your good to go.LOTS are sought after in a big way.. pretty tough pickings for individuals to beat the builders out if they do means they paid full boat retail and maybe more.. 

Rent to Own/Lease options in Texas longer than 180 days have such stringent guidelines that no one does them legally.

An HOA is a distinct legal and tax entity with its own tax return.Doesn't matter that the board is made of of owners.

Is it legal to only have a through-the-wall a/c unit WITH HEAT that is designed for 550 sf?