.  :/ I won't be using them again though.... a shame i tell you...worst service and customer service ever...

Setting up the LLC with the mortgage still in the personally name is, in my opinion, almost the definition of a sham corporation, the only reason for it is to avoid liability, which is not a legal reason for setting up an LLC.  

Ouman You , yeah it’s a shame to see so many of these run down places in the L.A area .

From my experience (might be different depending on the area) motivated seller leaves message.BTW google voice seems really good alternative, but in canada we can't use it, I know... it's a shame.

As I mentioned before, there is much more to the story and I believe you would be ashamed for being so judgmental if you did know the entire story.

And I can also see that as a sham transaction tax wise if you are not operating at arm's length.But it looks to me like you are simply involved in two seperate functions that you are trying to tie together, you manage the LLC as well as your properties and you should probably keep the activities seperate and not comingle funds or business.

It's a good learning experience, just a shame you might be losing money on it.

That is a shame, I wonder if the new owner is now in compliance with the lead laws? 

I think they even did a Dateline episode (or one of those news shows) on him and how he's seminars are misleading.Such a shame!

It's kind of a shame to have to replace the water heaters, since they are fairly new.