Squatters on possible deal.. What to do?

Question

I have a contract to buy a house. 3/1 in an up and coming area in Texas. The seller agreed to sell @ 40 k. 0 down and no intrest and my first payment in 3 months. $333.33 for ten years. The house is supose to be vacant, but when I drove by it in the night there are folks living there. I didn't stop I just keep driving. I think it's his brother in law's girl friend and her kids. His brother in law lived there before he was sent to the big house for a few months stay. The brother in law never signed a lease or made a payment to my sellers like he promised is my understanding. I could make this thing cash flow from day one if I could have it vacant. I never dealt with squatters before. This is not the last house in the world, but it is a great deal.( great price&great terms)

Anyone ever dealt with something like this?

Paul Hitchings · Answer

I know there will come a time in my future when I have to deal with this. I can't wait!

Patrick Ryan · Answer

Read the laws in your state/community. I know some states allow you to kick them out quickly, and some are very time consuming. I agree with Garry C also....talk to them and get a read on them. Use your intuitions to tell you if they are aggressive (damage prone) or passive (leave peacefully).

Garry C. · Answer

Ask the seller about it. Perhaps there is an agreement with the SIL to move when it sells. Regardless, also drop in and talk to the 'squatters'. Maybe a cash for keys deal would get them gone and save you property damage and/or legal battle.