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I own two rental houses in san diego.    Both are likely to enter foreclosure soon.  Can I protect and hold onto them if I enter into bankruptcy?

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Chapter 13 can help cure arrears.  You would need to show the court that you have enough disposable income to afford the repayment plan for the next 3-5 years, including your other debts you may have.
You need to watch out for the debt ceiling though, you are ineligible if your secured debt is greater than $1,010,650 total.

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Handles Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
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I have been practicing bankruptcy law for 10 years. I have helped over 3000 consumer bankruptcy clients in that time.

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