All I walked away with was that it's a clever and convoluted formula, and basically that loans can be very evil, but obviously there's not always a way to get around them.

Since the property appeared to be abandoned the city set a court date to determine if the property should be demolished.

My goal at the time was to surround myself in the industry so that I can learn and basically live and breathe RE.

Can anyone explain to me the basics of wholesaling?

"None of you guys mentioned Court Auction, and Banked Owned.

I'm basically looking to make sure I'm on the right track of thinking before jumping in.As background, my wife and I own our house.

Not sure what you can legally do in California James but I would certainly get her some pepper spray and basic defense training.

Thanks for all the welcomes guys, basically I started about 4 years ago when I borrowed some money from a relative and purchased a fixer upper.

Court costs were about $100 plus our time... etc., etc., etc.I seek wisdom.

They want or will get a puppy or two just to add to the mix and they are unable to really care for themselves much less a dog.3) Go to magistrate's court if even one member of the group is late on the rent.