these forums are a real draw and they're extremely popular - and useful to draw traffic to the respective site...

It doesn't matter how much you love and respect them, if they aren't successful investors you shouldn't be taking investment advice from them.

I mean it just felt like one of those movies or stories you hear about when somebody is trying to teach you something they know that pretty big cause the like you and respect you.

At the same time, with all due respect, you need to be knowledgeable too.

My personal rule of thumb is that unless I working in the yard or doing projects, I always try to dress at a level that I could "walk into church and not be embarrassed" (my gramma's old saying :lol: ) It shows as much respect FOR the person with whom you are are meeting as it does that you yourself are a serious, competent professional.

Hi Ryan,thanks for the helpful advice. that is pretty much what I thought. the reason I brought up the possibility of buying the second trust at a discount is to better position myself vis a vis the "tenant" who has put so much money into the house and really wants to buy it.that is the most positive thing here for me: someone else wants the house. if I hold the second trust and the bidding goes up above the first trust, penalty, interests and costs, wouldn't I be in a reasonable position with respect to the other bidder(s)?

Lloyds TSB is one of the biggest and most respected and trusted banks in the world.

If they knew the inventory better it would be different but think of all the people who have to ride by just to recognize the house as one that didn't sell the last two times they tried.The most respected agent in my city does a 1% drop until property sells but he will not overprice a house just to please a seller.

If they think so little of federal law how respectful of your property will they be?

I just do it and not think of all the risk and why it will not work With all due respect - that's crazy!