New to curative title / heir-property deals in Central MA. Looking for advice, progra

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New to curative title / heir-property deals in Central MA. Looking for advice, progra

Erick Diaz
Member since 2023 · 11 posts · 4 votes

Hi everyone, I'm Erick, based in Central Massachusetts (Worcester County: Fitchburg, Leominster, Worcester).

I'm focusing on distressed properties where the problem is the title, not the condition. Think heirs who never probated, fractional ownership, old tax takings, judgment liens, stalled foreclosures, and owners who can't sell because of the mess. The approach is modeled on Logan Fullmer's curative title strategy. I've been working through his book and building my own self-study plan around it.

What I've done so far:

  • Pulled and combined delinquent tax lists from three cities (thousands of records) and ranked them by years delinquent, amount owed and ownership complexity (estates, life estates, multiple owners, out-of-state owners).
  • Learned to run title on masslandrecords (deeds, mortgages and discharges, tax takings, municipal lien certificates, levies) and to check MassCourts dockets.
  • Worked a few leads deep: one with two judgment levies on a declared homestead (learning a lot about c.188 and Hartog v. Clarke), and one vacant lot owned by "heirs of," where a private tax-lien buyer held the lien and it was later redeemed.

Where I'd love input:

  1. Massachusetts attorneys and title companies that actually do curative work: quiet title, probate for heirs, tax title redemptions, getting levies discharged. Who's investor-friendly and reasonably priced?
  2. Programs or courses worth the money. I've looked at Fullmer's DPA Blueprint ($5,500). Has anyone done it, or something similar that's MA-specific?
  3. Mentorship or JV. If you do this kind of work in New England, I'd love to learn from you. I can do the legwork (list pulls, registry research, finding heirs, owner outreach) and bring vetted deals in exchange for guidance or a profit split.
  4. Pitfalls you wish you'd known: MA-specific rules on tax title assignees, the 2024 tax foreclosure changes, homestead issues, ethics when dealing with heirs and distressed owners.

I'm not looking to wholesale junk. I want to solve real title problems the right way, with an attorney involved. Thanks for any advice. Happy to share what I've learned about researching MA registries with anyone starting out.

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  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
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    I spent majority of my life in Massachusetts but been a while since investing there but do note investing and deal with title curative issues

    I would say I don’t see any course that would be able to assist worth the money as every situation is going to be very unique in how to clear title and you will need to work with an attorney anyways - I would pick the brains of title companies and attorneys for this

    Most title closing companies and creditor attorneys can easily assist you in information and knowledge

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  • Erick Diaz
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    Member since 2023 · 11 posts · 4 votes
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    Thanks, I appreciate the insight. That makes a lot of sense. I’m really trying to get better at identifying these complicated title/probate situations and then building the right team to actually cure them.

    Out of curiosity, where are you investing these days? And are you still personally taking on note deals or deals involving title-curative issues? If so, do you work in multiple states or mainly in one market?

    I’d definitely be interested in hearing more about what you’re doing and how you approach these types of deals.

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  • Bre NorrisBusiness Member
    Lender · Boston, MA · Member since 2026 · 9 posts · 2 votes
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    Hey Erick, curative title is a smart niche in Fitchburg, Leominster and Worcester. There's a lot of inherited housing stock that just needs the paperwork cleaned up.

    A few suggestions:

    • Attorneys: look for Massachusetts real estate attorneys who handle probate and quiet-title or partition cases, not just closings. The Worcester County Bar Association and REBA (the Massachusetts real estate bar) are good places to find people who do that work regularly.

    • Title: ask any title company you talk to whether they'll insure after a probate or quiet-title fix and what they'll want to see. Bringing them in early saves a lot of rework.

    • Probate court: the Worcester Probate and Family Court dockets are a solid source of leads, and knowing the timelines there helps you set expectations with heirs.

    • Mentors and JV: local REIA meetups in Worcester and the BiggerPockets Massachusetts forums are good spots, and partnering with someone who has done a few probate deals shortens the learning curve.

    One practical note: once title clears, these deals often need to close fast before heirs change their minds, so it's worth lining up your purchase money ahead of time. Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you want to compare notes on central Massachusetts

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