Getting name and address information is merely an extra step.

Parcels can be picked up for a mere fraction of their appraised value in many areas.

I was merely pointing out that your claim of sending additional mail being illegal was unsubstantiated and that I didn't believe you could provide any support for that claim.  

I have to have that same battle seems like everyday when deals cross my desk that don't make sense which is easily the majority.Also I used the mortgage assignment as merely an example stating that people sell things to others for a price that is slightly higher.  

A trade or business can also be passive.If you merely have an "investment", as opposed to a trade or business, 1099s are not required to be filed.Case law has generally shown that even one rental can rise to the level of a trade or business. 

This is merely a wash

It is unfortunately the case with a lot of realtors and lenders, I was merely providing a reason as to why the realtor may have been pushing the client to go with their lender. 

You merely need to convince the seller that you are capable of performing, i.e. buying the property and/or finding a buyer for the property, which is what I do.