Now if they get past all of that and I see a genuine passion for it then we take it to the next level.

Thanks for your thoughtful comments and genuinely entertaining write-up of what must be a terribly frustrating situation!

Genuinely Curious. 

It is so helpful and refreshing to be a part of group of people who are genuinely invested in the success of others, especially newbies like myself!

I'm very curious to learn about local opportunities, as well, as I genuinely have a lot of faith in the future of the economy and desirability of this place, even if I do end up starting my search farther from home.

Be genuinely interested in their life and listen for "change" in their life or their friends/family.

There is tons of information, and it seems that everyone genuinely wants to help each other.

If there was any genuine fraud, the borrower should have definitive proof of this and can find remedy through the legal system, if there was any.The other thing your neighbor could do is to request a loan modification, if that would change his mind regarding letting the property go.

I currently work full-time as a Marketing Communications Manager, and have had great interest in the real estate industry--both because of the prospect of building financial freedom, but also I've held genuine fascination with the field.I've lived in SC for 3 years--moving from VA and growing up in MD.I would like to know of some trusted books concerning areas such as Wholesaling and other low-cash/no-cash investment approaches.

I genuinely think the home's current value is slightly below $500K.