[asphaltgambler]

We looked at a few properties like this ( SFH ) in our area. My belief is that whomever is the lien holder they limit information to the average Joe to "0". In fact there was 1 home that was only available by bidding online. Which looked like total scam. No one can ever give you a timeline or date to close or even responding to a legitimate offer.

I think all this sandbagging and mystery is an excuse to milk the system ( our tax dollars) for default insurance if the loan is conforming. And if it is all the fees, penalties and % overdue just rack up month over month that they will collect when it's sold.

We gave up when we couldn't get a straight answer out of anyone on any of these properties