re: Selling stock to buy foreclosure

I've bought dozens of houses at foreclosure. The sales took place at 10-1030 and you had to have cash by 2 PM. No time to sell stocks to get proceeds.

I like your idea of talking to the neighbor about buying. This would help salvage their credit and give you time to set up financing or raise cash.

If they are willing to sell, you need to find out how many liens are attached to the property.