We have dealt with him directly only a few occasions, but have found him to be very knowledgeable and competent.

Perhaps he just likes to add a bit of drama to the occasion.

This doesn't happen all the time, but it does happen on occasion - each situation is unique.

I thought Id get a property management company and check on the property and speak to a few tenants on occasion making sure PM company is doing there due diligence.. where I live now we have a 100% excellent PM .. and I may see if they can handle my units when the time comes.. was hoping to have enough units that the wife and I could live off the profits.. 

Hopefully between one of those states I can find something where I might have occasion to visit the area, not that visiting is necessary, I just might like to check things out.

@Adrian Smude thank you. and actually I have on more than 2 occasions lol I attend regularly.. but the discount sounds like a great idea.

But the market is still pretty soft in the area, and I need around $165,000 in order to break even (5% commissions, closing and lawyer fees, plus paying off the 1st mortgage).I've tried and failed to refinance the property on multiple occasions, even through the HARP 2 program, but everyone keeps coming back with, "you don't have a 75/25 LTV ratio, so we won't touch it".

I met with them on separate occasions, walked the house, and told them what i wanted to accomplish.

I've actually communicated with him on several occasions via these posts.

There are occasions where doing good and doing well can align from a business perspective.