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Rob J. A squatter has taken residence in my rental property
14 December 2019 | 48 replies

Looking for feedback. I have a lease with a renter who moved on January 19th. After moving him out, his mother moved in and changed the locks. The police were called to remove her as trespasser, but the officers wo...

David Marsceau Creative ways to find vacant property owners
18 March 2017 | 28 replies

I found a property that has been vacant for two years now. After searching the title and figuring out the owners name I then talked to the neighbors and found out that he is an 80-year-old man with dementia. Apparentl...

Zach Hawrot Short Sale Offer Taking Forever
10 February 2020 | 11 replies

Over 60 days ago we placed a low bid on a house being sold as a short sale. The buyer immediately accepted. Now we just needed the bank to approve and the house was ours. Since this is a loss to the bank, they are tak...

Account Closed W2 vs. 1099 Income for mortgages
12 October 2017 | 13 replies

What is the best way to qualify for a mortgage with 1099 income? How can you make it look like W2 income to banks?

Stacy Eisenberg Tenant walked no notice - Texas
2 March 2015 | 13 replies

I live in Texas. We have a tenant who texted us last week stating that they have moved out and left keys and garage door openers on the counter - no notice and with 5 more months on their lease. She did not provide a...

Account Closed Would you evict this person?
17 June 2010 | 27 replies

I came across this article today. The circumstances are a little unusual and I thought I would throw it out there for some discussion.

http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/sleepy-hollow-landlord-seeks-to-evict-80-y...

Tony C. Bought REO with existing occupants who created fraudulent lease
19 September 2016 | 21 replies

Hi BP, I recently purchased a REO property in Georgia. The occupants who are currently living there I suspect are squatters. I've seen the house and it's a total mess. Police have frequented the property on many occas...

H J. Seller dies, and Daughter Refusing to Honor Contract
1 July 2020 | 35 replies

Situation: in 2017 I got a property under contract for $60k. Found a buyer, who paid $1000 earnest money to the owner. Owner was elderly, and his wife had passed away in 2010 without leaving a will. So estate had to g...

Nghi Le Eviction Costs
19 January 2017 | 19 replies

I received this e-mail from my property manager and I was wondering if the costs sound reasonable.  This is in Seattle, Washington."The total amount that will be owed to the attorney is $737.98. This is going to inc...