But it doesn't alter the obvious difference between investing and speculating with the risks being similar.But, IMO, Brian, you are thinking down the same path as I am.

Do you think I should try and get the ShortSale negotiator to try and get the agreement altered that they will not pursue deficiencies?

Proceeds to Litton shall be no less than $57,615.00 Litton reserves the right to adjust its approvednet proceeds or cancel this approval if any of the terms on the enclosed preliminary HUD-1Settlement Statement are altered without our prior approval.

The agreement should also indicate that alterations in the past - ten years ago - according to building permits have been implemented.

The BIGGEST thing that helped me was altering my lifestyle.

I understand that single member LLC's can be considered you "alter ego" and be treated as a sole proprietorship and as your personal assets.

Tenant/Buyer shall take an active role to insure that the property stays in excellent condition. 17.Damage: agrees to pay for repairs of all damage which they or their guests have caused to the dwelling. 18.Maintenance/Repairs: describe exactly what this means. 19.Alterations: has right to paint and decorate the property at his/her discretion within tasteful guidelines.

Providing you with this payment information does not shorten you time to dispute this debt nor does it alter any of your rights as described above."

No, that would be altering an existing contract, you don't want to do that.

They told me they want to paint one of the rooms in the house, make one alteration, and bring a dog (but they'd told me before that they weren't bringing any pets because of allergies).