I was offered a job by one in the twin cities for a incredible amount of money and turned it down because of their horrible press coverage and fair housing violations, I didn't want my named associated with them since they lost their rental licenses in Minneapolis.

I am not knowledgable in valuing notes, but I understand the value of the property that the lien attaches to is just one aspect of the valuation -- credit of borrower, payment history, etc. all factor in.What I think will sink this idea is that the city is not the one pressing this issue, it is a venture capital company.

When all the various matters were completed I'd return to the most pressing or most profitable and complete that.

The story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081210/ap_on_go_pr_wh/illinois_governor_obama Now as I recall when Martha Stewart went out to the press and made contradicting statements - it was used as evidence against her for insider trading.

What amazes me is how much the press is circling the wagons around him.

http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2009/pr09012.htmlFDIC Approves the Payout of the Insured Deposits of MagnetBank, Salt Lake City, Utah After an extensive marketing process, the FDIC was unable to find another financial institution to take over the banking operations of MagnetBank.

Then press into your strengths, focus your efforts on studying, becoming an expert in one area of REI at a time.  

I am a newbie investor, but a newbie that is ready to get off the bench immediately and start making progress towards my goals.

(Masonry furnaces often have a warmed bench, elaborate designs, bread oven, boot warmer, and are architectural centerpieces of the interior of the home.) 

And even if a lender tells you it’s not necessary, you should press the case and suggest that you feel it is important that he or she see the presentation.