I think he's bluffing thinking you will get rattled by all his nonsense and just go ahead and give him the 57k.

He is probably bluffing on court, but is it worth taking your chances over $400?

I used to work in IT and I found that IT recruiters play similar types of games with candidates, trying to get them to lower their rates by a few $$$ when the client never asked for that.That's just negotiating, and it's part of every business transaction you'll ever do -- sometimes it's just not so obvious...I know--but it's still annoying when someone (the bank) is bluffing such a large percentage of the time.

Search the forums for podcast 70, anyone can make a podcast with wild ideas bluffing their way past the BP powers and after it's posted they simply let those podcasts stand as they often generate forum activity, hey, that's the business BP is in isn't it, an internet business, so don't think you're getting real estate advice.

The court will give you a copy with Marshall service to file an answer anyways.The tenants might be bluffing to scare you into giving the security deposit back.

The buyer got a great deal with tremendous upside, and I think he is bluffing too BUT I want to be prepared.

BLUF: I would exercise the "30 day money back no questions asked guarantee" if my good conscience would allow it.

What is it that you say to sound professional (as an investor) without them thinking you're just bluffing?

My experience, the people that tell you they are contacting an attorney are bluffing.  

They will just say they are expecting another offer to come in (or something like that).Is the agent bluffing?