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David Martin
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  • Morrow, GA
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Free & Clear (assuming) and Deceased Owner??

David Martin
  • Investor
  • Morrow, GA
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Greetings:

I'm new to BP and I have taken action by canvassing my local neighborhood and looking for opportunities.  Question...  I ran across a property that has been vacant for nearly a year.  Grass about 4' high in the front and back. I discovered that the owner passed about 10 months ago.  I went online the tax assessor's website and discovered that the last activity or sale date was to this deceased person back in 1969 (which leads me to believe that it may be free and clear).  I would like to obtain this under my belt... perhaps for wholesaling or buy and hold.  What are the necessary steps for dealing with a deceased owner?  Do I try to contact family or would this be an issue with the courts?

Thanks in advance!!

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Joseph Ball
  • Residential Real Estate Agent
  • Groveland, FL
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Joseph Ball
  • Residential Real Estate Agent
  • Groveland, FL
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Do a title search first. Then, you will know what you are dealing with.

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