Skip to content

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

User Stats

21
Posts
11
Votes
James Johnson
11
Votes |
21
Posts

"Owner" doesnt own rental

James Johnson
Posted

Ive been staying in this house for over 18 months. Recently did a search and found the taxes (up til 2 years ago) was paid for by a finance company, then they quit paying them. I tried to find info on this company to possibly buy the house, or atleast find out more info.  Found out this company was merged with CitiFinancial.  Cant seem to get a hold of anyone with a clue.  The guy who claims he owns the house is and never has been on any paperwork ive found on the house. Im afraid to pay the taxes, then have the house taken.  Ive looked at adverse possession, but not sure what steps i should take... "color of title" and all that. IMO this was an abandoned house.

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

1,062
Posts
1,333
Votes
Lauren Kormylo
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Phoenix, AZ and Rehoboth Beach DE
1,333
Votes |
1,062
Posts
Lauren Kormylo
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Phoenix, AZ and Rehoboth Beach DE
Replied
How about paying a title company to do a title search?  That's what an attorney would do.

Loading replies...

1 2 3