That included gutting to the studs, joists, re-plumbing everything (tub and toilet were re-located), re-wiring, insulation, moisture-resistant drywall, new window, new basic tub, subfloor, underlayment, fairly cheap tile on floor and tub surround, sink/vanity from lowes, basic toilet, paint, etc.

It was inexpensive carpet, but it is all documented, and he lost his deposit, plus is in the process of getting a judgment against him for the balance.A TRUE professional carpet cleaner MAY be able to salvage it for you, depends on the basic quality and age of the carpet.

Here are some details:- The house was on the MLS about 6 months ago and has since been pulled off, now the owner is under Ch. 7 bankruptcy so I'm thinking they will be even more motivated to sell if they are allowed by the courts.- The property is in Ohio.- I want to move as fast as possibleThanks

In the real world, all kinds of legal shenanigans go on through the courts and that property you thought you bought may be ordered back to the bank.

I was just curious since I subscribe to my local court paper.

Imprisonment or Court Costs3.

a good realtor can pull a list of absentee owners for you in yor area. in my county i can go to rent court and look at the owners filing for eviciton/rent court and get their information. that's 1 way to compile it. same with probates, tehre's the register of wills. as far as vendors, the cost is relative to your budget. there are companies like site-x data, and first american realty solutions and haines who provide data and you can pull a list from there. another popular vendor to pull lists from is melissadata.

Extortion is very much against the law.If the tenant really feels wronged, he can always go to small claims court.

OK, I think we covered the basics.

Basically the deal is dead.