The excess, if any, is generally held for the borrower to claim.So, in most states, when a property goes through the auction, the subordinate liens are wiped out. (22nd mortgages, HELOCS, HOA liens)However, when no auction is held, (you buy the property before the auction occurs) the liens survive and are still owed.

The funds in this case were likely held in their individual name, and a death, bankruptcy, or other could affect the ability to close out and complete the 1031 exchange.The safety and protection of exchange funds should be of utmost importance, which is why you should always work with a qualified intermediary that has some sort of regulatory oversight; not just an internal audit or something, but real regulatory oversight with an outside, independent regulatory audit. 

Is there any 'other' way to use funds from an IRA (roth, held for over 5 years) to pay for an investment property?

You’re noticing exactly what a lot of active investors are seeing right now (banks are moving slower, underwriting is stricter, and deals that looked easy a year ago can get held up fast).

When owning real estate for investment purposes, it’s essential to have reserves for replacement, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be held in a traditional savings account.

Your CPA might be calling it capital gains, but the IRS likely sees it as business income unless you held the properties long-term.2.

Anyone with INFORMATION held a vital role in this environment.

It would have been nice if we held this one the neighborhood will likely stay decent!

I know on my new builds that are 700 to 1 mil I get 10 to 20k and normally its just held in escrow. it is non refundable once we start putting in custom colors etc.

I have documented multiple instances of what I consider to be cyberbullying and unprofessional behavior directed toward me.As a licensed real estate broker, you are held to a higher standard under the guidelines set forth by both the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics.