To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

(who is a friend), send numerous letters back and forth so I could run up their attorney bill, then pay up.

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/invitesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

Ive tried numerous times and ways to contact the appraiser but they havent returned any calls or emails and the bank says they arent legally allowed to speak with them. 

Also, thank you so much for the "Creative" elements you described (incorporating fees, financing them, etc).

Liability awards have become so large, and insurance policy loopholes so numerous, that one can not rely totally on insurance liability coverage anymore.

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

We have had numerous water issues, from roof leaks, to plumbing issues, to tuck pointing all pretty much associated with the age of the building.