Gregory Stanley Attorney

08/06/2026

Wholesaling, Assignment, and Novation -- what’s legally required. Read more: https://wix.to/Y2V6pQW

Those of you who have attended seminars or are my clients have heard me say that wholesalers that lead the seller into believing that they (the wholesaler) are planning to buy and live in the house, or don’t tell the buyer that they hold a contract for the property, not the title, are sketchy and ...

07/06/2026

How much is a foreclosure/quiet title? That's the number one question this week.
The first step at my firm is to see whether we can clear the title without filing a lawsuit. That process is called title curative, and if it works, it saves our client a lot of time and money. Everything we do is designed for speed and cost savings.

If the title can’t be cleaned up that way, then we move to a foreclosure and/or quiet title lawsuit. Most of the cost in those cases comes from court fees, publication, and other required expenses, not attorney time. Estimate about $6k total, but that is an estimate — not a flat quote — because every property and every court is different.

If you’ll send me the address, I’m happy to take a free preliminary look at the title and let you know what path makes the most sense. You can email me at [email protected].

07/06/2026

We are foreclosing tax liens across Alabama. If you bought yours in 2022 or before, it's time to foreclose and clear up that title.

05/06/2026

Alabama’s anti-squatter laws and criminal trespass statutes can help you remove vagrants and squatters quickly and legally. Read the article to protect your property and act confidently. https://wix.to/sxjI0do

Alabama does not recognize “squatter’s rights” in the way some Western states do. Instead, Alabama law treats unauthorized occupants as criminal trespassers, and investors can use a combination of criminal statutes and civil ejectment procedures to remove them.Alabama Criminal TrespassUnder Al...

31/05/2026

Thinking about holding investment property in Alabama through an LLC? Our latest blog breaks down the pros and cons for investors and homeowners — from liability protection to potential downsides. Read more: https://wix.to/W7j5fxz

Using an LLC to hold investment real property in Alabama offers several advantages, but there are also disadvantages, especially for homeowners. The primary benefit for investors is limiting liability for accidents that happen on the property. When the property is titled in the name of an LLC rather...

27/05/2026

Alabama tax lien sales have become a major opportunity for out-of-state investors—yielding passive income with far less volatility than the stock market. Read how county auctions drive this trend and why only 24% of investors are local. Learn more: https://wix.to/EF1tgB7

27/05/2026

Just completed a quiet title in Houston County Alabama in less than 90 days!

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21/05/2026

Five Most Common Questions about Foreclosing on Alabama Tax Lien Certificates:
1. "When can I foreclose on tax lien certificates?" On the fourth anniversary of the earliest sale.
2. "Can I foreclose on my tax year 2022 tax lien certificate?" No. Tax year 2022 certificates were sold in 2023, so add four years to the date of the earliest sale: 2027.
3. "So I need 5 tax lien certificates to foreclose?" No, the number of certificates you hold does not determine when you can file a tax‑lien foreclosure quiet title action in Alabama. The only thing that controls the timeline is the fourth anniversary of the original tax sale. More than a month before that fourth anniversary, we begin the foreclosure process by sending the statutory notices. Around the anniversary date, the county will conduct its own annual sale, which may fall slightly before or after the four‑year mark. After that sale, it can take four to six weeks for the county to issue and deliver the new certificates. Because of that delay, we do not wait for a fifth certificate before filing. The right to file is triggered by the passage of four years from the first sale.
4. "Where do I find the tax sale date?" In the first sentence of the tax lien certificate it states the sale date.
5. "Are you sure I can't foreclose on my 2022 tax sale certificates?" *Sigh*

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20/05/2026

I will be making some comments on 11 June 2026 at Denise Evans' tax lien class. It's from 1pm to 4pm at Holiday Inn Express, 320 Commons Drive. Buy your tickets here:

Thursday June 11, 2026 from 1-4 pm CDT at Holiday Inn Express, 320 Commons Drive, Birmingham (Lakeshore exit @ I-65) Class earns 3 hours real estate CE ( #1343) and also open to public. Alabama tax sale expert Denise Evans, instructor. Special CE pricing. Class is normally $219. Historical context an...

18/05/2026

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