I think hubzu is ocwen (huge) and title companies are bonded.

Current method: Put money in bank account that earns 1%Idea 1:Invest the money into a bond or dividend stocksIdea 2: Reinvest the money to help with another down payment on the next property.

This will make holding costs rise but it also reflects a strengthening of the economy.

Private money are individuals (who could also hold a license in some cases) who are often friends, family, business associates, doctors, etc who are looking for investment options outside of stocks/bonds/mutual funds/CD's/Etc.

Good luck on liens for that, next time, hire a professional - meaning licensed, insured, and bonded -, not someone from the streets.

During this time, I would probably make sure that I took advantage of the cash infusion, and shore up my reserves, and diversify the investment in CDs, bonds, and other investments that are relatively safe in the short-medium term.This is one perspective, so I'm sure that there are others that have different thoughts.

No I don"t think it is feasible to charge an extra 7%,since most loan mod attorneys in Cali are charging 2-4k.If you do loan mods it is a very smart business move to get alligned with a law firm and attorney that has been doing loan mods for years.Loan mod candidates can be a great source for ss"s though.There are many homeowners getting ripped off in CA,and the attorney general is coming down on "loan mod companies" and " foreclosure consultants".This is an article from The Orange County Register.AG Jerry Brown has sent letters directing 386 mortgage foreclosure consultants to register with his office within 10 days and post $100,000 bond, or demonstrate why they are not required to.

My biggest worry is that recently bonds the US have gone up, and therefore borrowing costs have gone up.

My building has lead paint and with fines for not using lead certified painters upwards of 30k the paint job tops 6k.A little dryrot in my bathroom turns into a major job and with a licensed and bonded contractor, 4k+.Add a few odds and ends and it adds up.While the 50% rule holds up, don't use that instead of some good estimating and planning upfront.I have owned this building for 20 yrs.

Also, doesn't anyone sell something that has a termite bond on it?