Found My House - Lis Pendens - Help For A Newbie!
I have been scouring my neighborhood for months looking for the perfect house (hadnt been looking for foreclosures - just typical MLS). Today, a friend alerted me of a house, meets all my requirements, that happens to be in Lis Pendens. Now what?
The house is in a great market and looks great from the outside - the people owe 129k - I know that even if it is relatively bad inside (which with a 5 year old house prob isnt too bad - just cleaning and updating), I can prob sell it for minimum 215k. (though we possibly would move into it).
What do I do now?? I have been reading on this site for hours now, and have gathered the following:
- need to see what they owe in back payments/back taxes.
- need to see whatever outstanding liens they may have on the house
Where do I find this information? I have read the courthouse will have this. What do I do (sorry - never intended to do foreclosures, but this may be too good to pass up!) Where in the courthouse do I go to start?
I have read ways to approach the people. Any last minute suggestions? I am thinking of dropping by a note at the house and following up on Friday with a phone call. Is knocking on the door too much?
If the people are approachable, how do I decide on an amount to offer them which will be attractive to both of us?
Any help would be very very appreciated!
I may be getting unrealistic here. Hopefully it can work out!
Why do you say until September 2?
Hello mmorrow,
I noticed that you were located in Boyton FL (I am still a little ways away, but it's nice to see someone from the sunshine state in here) and I was wondering if you would like to network with me...I have been toying around with the idea of lis pendens and have compiled a list of people to market to. In my honest opinion, I believe simply talking to them would be a good route...what's the worse that could happen? They say no and lose there house or possibly have a miracle befall them . I checked your profile for your contact info to possibly e-mail you, but it said none was listed, so if you would check my profile and drop me a line or call me and hopefully we can toss around some possible ideas and maybe you can even update me as to how your deal is going.
Best wishes and much success,
Teli