hi evan. yes, you may have opened up the GC to stealing this one from you. but maybe not. if he is a stand up guy, ten maybe he will not steal it from you. but int he future, file a purchase agreement with the bank prior to having the GC look at it. put a contingency in there that states this offer is contingent upon a satisfactory estimate from the GC. if the bank won't bite on it because of that, well, then find another bank to deal with. also, next time, don't tell the GC anymore than they need to know. they are there to give you an estimate on the rehab, and thats all they need to know. 

You may find that some lower rate lenders will do these types of combined deals, but most will not. 

Don't waste time waiting - a biz killer.All depends on if there was a will or not - if the estate is in probate then chances are the home is a part of it.

As much as I currently like my buyers agent I would have to consider weather to use him or not if doing so is hurting my chances of winning a HUD bid.

I thought the hedge fund groups were phasing out of the market, good to hear that they are not.

SamTax wise as long as the title company is distributing the proceeds to both of you then you'd each get a 1099-S whether you're on the title or not.

Not if you inform callers to leave a message.

You need his estimates for the rehab to make your decision if it is a deal or not.

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