Here is the rule i think you should follow in a rehab ((maybe everyone does this, I dont know but i learned this the hard way))) Every time you write a check to a sub contractor or GC... inspect the work, pass or fail it and get it right... then BEFORE you write them a check.... have them sign a lien release waiver.

The market really dried up but appears to be improving to higher inventory release levels.

found the probable base cause of the recent downturn in foreclosures - Press Release FDIC Statement on the Status of the Legacy Loans Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2009 Media Contact: Andrew Gray (202-898-7192) The FDIC today formally announced that development of the Legacy Loans Program (LLP) will continue, but that a previously planned pilot sale of assets by open banks will be postponed.

And it's usually Wednesday when the counties release their lists.Alternatively, contact the counties you're interested in directly.

You can find assets that you can get cash back at closing with little or no rehab involved quite easily.How do you do this when money won't be released from escrow until each stage of the project has been completed?

is it just as easy as walking away, or do you have to sign some sort of release contract.

So a non-violent and non-sex-offense felony that happened long ago so that at least five years time has passed since release could be forgiven; but only if no other arrests happened.

You have established equity from the market changing.You can borrow against current assets, several loan programs exist that might be applicable.You can pledge assets as additional collateral for a loan on a subject property.You can pledge just the asset, as a lien or you can also pledge the income from an earning asset to a lender.Might consider "blanket mortgages" one loan on several properties, search here for details on "release fees" and "release amounts".In a seller financed deal, you can employ these assignment methods.

These draws are milestones at which they will release funds.

If you do use an option and you're not familiar with all of its components, and I mean expertly familiar, then I would recommend you get your real estate attorney to draft the option since you'll be assigning it to others: and speaking of assignment, you might also get the attorney to include an assignment agreement that fully releases you from any financial obligations relating to the assignment, but also and potential litigious liability.