I haven't bought properties or chips on ebay yet... but with all internet shopping, be sure to double check anything you see on the internet is not a scam as I have heard warnings about this.

.- OO do take a lot of the good deals - and frankly there are people who scam that system so it isn't a level playing field- No one to talk to - whatever broker that handles them normally doesn't care about buyers becuase they have the gov. contract locked up - so no one to reach and very poor customer serviceWhat I do like:- $500 EMD.

or just a scam?

IS CLUB FREEDOM A SCAM?

Years after the real estate meltdown, U.S. regulators are finally catching up to all of the loan modification companies that scammed these distressed homeowners out of millions.

Scam?

I believe using a local area code shows you are out scamming and are around the area plus it may give the owner assurance in knowing you know your stuff since you possibly live there.

I verified as much as I could though and used my own home inspector to make sure I was getting scammed or sold a property that wasn't worth what it appeared to be worth.  

An offer of 18% may scare them into not accepting your deal—they may think it is a scam.      

You know he is going to get paid, so when you don't see it upfront, it's either built into your rate (by boosting your rate above market rate, the lender can get a refund), or it is a scam, and this guy is just wanting to take off with your title insurance money.