We want to raise awareness of these lien options and to speed our decision-making process so people can refinance their mortgages or sell their homes,†said Doug Shulman, IRS commissioner. “We realize these are difficult times for many Americans,†Shulman said. “We will ensure we have the resources in place to resolve these issues quickly and homeowners can complete their transactions.â€Filing a Notice of Federal Tax Lien is a formal process by which the government makes a legal claim to property as security or payment for a tax debt.

Long term property investing has 2 speeds.

@Matt Motil  the choosing of title company by seller though a common practice is as said not legal.. that's RE 101 is your a licensed agent you will know this... can't expect laymen to really be up to speed on it.But in practice their is a field on the MLS for escrow preference..

Are there national guest speakers brought in yes, speakers such as Jeff Watson, attorney and attorney with the National REIA  and Eddie Speed Note School are a couple of examples. 

I Read the article posted above by the Fiscal Times from 3 years ago.I also read the article from the same source 1 year ago its amazing how they completely reversed their stand in less than 2 years.Upbeat article is here--- A High Speed ComebackBut even that article is one year old and out of date wait till you see their next article.

Also, the fact the buyer was pre approved by one lender has no bearing on the speed with another.

I know there are plenty of people who are comfortable investing 'sight unseen' into properties, but I like to see and feel the house and neighborhood.Once I'm there, I explain the process, the speed of transaction, etcetera.

No doubt being here on BP will bring you up to speed faster than most places however there's no way to force experience into you.

I am "lawyered up" and I recommend anyone who is investing in such a risky business as real estate to have a lawyer on speed dial.

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