Whether you can or can't doesn't get to the result you think....a rented house is effected by the BK just as if it wasn't...except that now the damages you cause the renters are your responsibility too!
You may be able to keep your rental property depending on how much it is worth. You cannot have over 35,000 dollars worth of equity in a property in most states. It is best to consult with a bankruptcy attorney before you file.
You have to, it is a debt...it is just a secured debt...by the lien on the property.
Home equity Loans and Investment properties both come with high Interest Rates. However, if you were to claim bankruptcy with a rental property they would take the rental property and you can keep your home. Homestead law. On the other hand, if you file bankruptcy and have a second lien on your home you are still liable for payment and they would still take you rental property to pay off debt. (If their attorney is smart.) Depends on how stable your income is and if you have a chance of ever claiming bankruptcy. Ask yourself how big of a risk it is to get this investment property?
Sure.
If you file. It will put a stay on your creditors and they will have to halt there collections. You need to contact a bankruptcy attorney to confirm.
No. If you default on your mortgage the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. Whether you file bankruptcy is an unrelated issue.No. If you default on your mortgage the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. Whether you file bankruptcy is an unrelated issue.No. If you default on your mortgage the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. Whether you file bankruptcy is an unrelated issue.No. If you default on your mortgage the lender will take possession of the property by foreclosure. Whether you file bankruptcy is an unrelated issue.
Yes he can file for Bankruptcy if he wants to depending on the situation of his property.
The answer to this really depends on the nature of the property and how it is held (i.e. tenants in common, joint tenancy). You can file for bankruptcy for your personal debts. If the ownership debt is easily severable then it is likely that you would be able to file for bankruptcy and include the property as well.
Anybody can file for bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is a Federal court procedure and law. The location of the things you own make no difference to your ability to file. BK includes ALL your assets and ALL your debts.
In a US bankruptcy, you will have to turn over all property of the estate. Out of country assets are property of this estate.
file bankruptcy. you owe the bank money. how does buying a new car change that?