Robert D.
notes in Chicago, IL
lets say in 2006 somebody bought a house for 200K (Chicago, IL). it appraised back than and the note was signed, mortgage was recorded. Then the note was assigned several times. Now the house is worth around 20k in as...
Tricia O'Brien
Stategy for Tax Lien Bidding / Investing?
I want to buy tax liens with the hope of eventually owning some of these properties, but I'd like advice on how to evaluate the risk of high repair costs between 5-6 promising properties. I've researched liens for s...
Kenda Bell
Baltimore City Lien Sale Starts is less than 2 weeks - WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Hi Everyone,I have my list narrowed down to 23 properties ...gonna cut it down some more by next friday. Has anyone here participated in the online auction for Baltimore City?I am still a little confused ...1) After I...
Jerry K.
Wow, 7,700+ bids for one tax lien certificate in AZ!
Just noticed as I was looking through the online tax lien auction going on for Yavapai county in Arizona.
There are certificates that have over 7,700 bids! The most I've ever seen in the last three years has been 7...
Jorge Vazquez
Will house prices go down in Florida?
After nearly a year and a half of solid interest in houses, the real estate market in South Florida shows no indications of easing up. Most experts believe the market will continue to boil for at least another year, e...
Grant Pope
HUD Accepts my offer and then takes it away
Hello BP,I have a scenario that just happened to me that has left me absolutely sick and I am looking for some advice.So I found a property that was a HUD owned property and was a really good deal. The asking price wa...
Will Sifert
Another state making changes to their tax sale laws (Louisiana)
Summary from what I have read and what was explained to me. There will be a state wide election in December to change the tax sale laws. To me it sounds similar to Florida. The state is pushing for it and I am sure we...
Jered Sturm
Even if You’re an Expert Investor, Catastrophe Can STILL Happen
Recently, I was involved in a deal that appeared pretty straight forward. That is, until one unforeseen issue threw the whole thing into chaos.I hope by writing this post, I can help others realize that real estate in...
David Roberts
HUD bid question
If I have an investor client that gets a HUD offer accepted, then backs out after same day due dilligence (before doing the contract and emd and all that stuff), can he drop his price and submit more bids on the same ...
Bryan S.
Advice Please Lawsuit Threatened for Not completing FCL auction
Hi BP team. Long time reader, 1st time lawsuit-facer. In a nutshell, I have an LLC and have completed several sucessful foreclosure purchases and resales in Franklin County OH. The last one entered a purgatory of lega...