I disagree with your assertion that with commercial loans it's all about the properties and the cash flow.

I agree 100% with Jon's advice.Additionally, I assert that one should always make offers with a clause stating that the EMD will be deposited into escrow within a certain period of time after having received a copy of the fully executed P&S.

The assertions that you, J Scott and Sorin have made about Bush, that is is an idiot on everything he touches; there's your conviction without any self doubt.

She has extended family there and they were the only ones voting there. j/k...Agree with your assertion on Stewart and BS

This article from a couple years ago would support that assertion: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-03-02-army-goal_x.htm So, why is the military having trouble recruiting?

Although now that you're going to law school, you just increased your chancesLet me take you back to your original assertion:"Well well well.....

If the home is occupied, negotiate cash for keys with the resident in a manner that is non-confrontational and yet assertive.

Do you have comps for the property to support your assertion?

Assertive and "Open Minded" Brokers tend to advertise there :)

@Matthew Kreitzer can comment on this a little more, but at some point the folks living there may end up being able to assert ownership rights if they catch up on taxes and are subsequently able to satisfy any liens (mortgages etc) that are out there on the property.