Not knowing laws and licensing agreements can get the property owners in trouble based on your actions.

It depends on state law and at what stage to foreclosure process is in.In Texas, if they have posted the notice on the door of pending foreclosure and Sheriff's auction, then the bank cannot deal with you at all.

No mortgages allowed.If this bill becomes law it would seem it would have a positive impact on the real estate market, and for some of you here.Here's a link to an article:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nri/visa-and-immigration/us-homeowner-visa-invest-500000-in-property-and-stay-in-america/articleshow/10443154.cmsAny thoughts on this?

You never want to be caught "structuring" - that is bad and you will be looking over your shoulder forever wondering when a Grand Jury is thinking of looking into your practices.

Here is another line from an article that was spun and not written by a person:The heal for not usually new home construction though a housing stagnation in ubiquitous is associated directly to consumer confidence, that is directly associated to practice levels, Hogue said.It's crazy that this is even out there associated with someone's name and company...and by default, their reputation!!

Real Estate agent says:"BTW----Are you aware of the PA law currently in place which "dis-allows" Seller financing?"

Some of what has been discussed may violate securities laws and I am not an attorney or an expert in said law.

SAFE Act laws may vary from state to state.

I think it would depend on state law.

I actually prefer to JV with potential partners on each deal because it is easy to "split up" later on if things go south after one, two, or X deals.Be careful about securities laws if one party is passive!