While some over zealous or power tripping inspectors give them a bad reputation, we are all better off thanks to building/housing standards enforced by inspections.

If that's it, I would admit to hanging around lowlife's much less joining in with them.Got to take that claim with a grain of salt too Joe, I know it may sound cool to you, but I'm not confident a very large reputable law firm would engage in such stuff.I'd suggest they consider targeting non-compliance in foreclosure instead.

What is the best way for me to vet a reputable firm?

While you can always close a company or modify it to meet new requirements, that will cost you money and time and perhaps your reputation.

Some times we Realtors unfairly get a bad reputation.

Joe Gore Short Sales hurt credit - FICO.See http://www.myfico.com/crediteducation/questions/foreclosure-alternatives-fico-score.aspxIt is a foreclosure.It hurts your reputation and you have to sign on Govt employment apps you have been through a foreclosure.IRS You may owe money to the IRS http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/The-Mortgage-Forgiveness-Debt-Relief-Act-and-Debt-Cancellation-To avoid a short sale,-rent the property out,-sell on sub2,-sell on lease option,sometimes better than short sale.

A lot of lumberyards and other suppliers are now posting overstock on Craig's List, I've bought $10,000 of material (flooring, siding, doors) this week for just over $2,000.

Hi Ben, I've lived in Toledo all my life...can't say it's anything unusual that makes jobs and renters, we have strong manufacturing with obvious ties to the automotive industry (Dana corp- parts supplier, Jeep- manufacturer, Owens Corning- insulation/bldg materials, Anderson's- agriculture/fertilizer, First Solar) Like any area we have some $250k and up neighborhoods with little crime and great schools...and some seedier areas where you will read about gang shootings about once a week.

We did a hotel deal that was finalized in getting a commitment on the phone in probably about 30 minutes, but: That isn't done by just anyone unless you name is Walton or Gates or Buffet or other very wealthy folks, where you might have some opportunity or cause and the investor(s) have knowledge of your offering, your reputation, your abilities to perform and where that fund raiser has the financial expertise and social skills to carry off such a commitment.

Jeff, you should be able to make arrangements with your propane supplier to keep the tank full.