I just found that a ground rent owner is required to sell to a property owner and that the sale price is set by law. 

My only issue is I live in California and always have; therefore, I am not familiar with the market but plan on moving there within the next few years after acquiring a few rental properties.

(Example: duplexes for sale in PG for almost 1/2 a million!!) 

I found a place e that could really be a good power move for me. It looks to be abandoned. I checked and its owned by a local guy that  I know indirectly.  I need info on how to properly approach him with an offer. Th...

I have been involved in releasing government liens on many occasions to complete sales but this scenario is outside of my wheel house.

That said, focus on building a real estate sales business.  

I personally don't like online sales but that's the direction they are headed. 

Obviously, the appraisal came in almost 19% below the sale price so the loan did not go through.

In the description it says The loan is currently in arrears and the lender has agreed to forbear foreclosure to allow a sale of the property subject to the existing loan.

So i came across a deal on zillow when i was searching the "For Sale By Owner" listings.