Reference: http://www.ncdoj.gov/News-and-Alerts/News-Releases-and-Advisories/Press-Releases/AG-Cooper-unravels-Triangle-real-estate-bid-riggin.aspxThe state Real Estate Commission permantently revoked the licenses of those brokers involved.

Multifamily is super competitive and not cooperating with my conservative ways...I am, however, in preliminary negotiations on an off-market deal which might work out but also might lead nowhere.8.  

Chance Cooper love this topic.

Thank you @Tom Cooper for insight and the offer to help with information!

@Nicholas Hughley@Tom CooperFinancial planners, generally, don't have the knowledge to help you reach your real estate goals - nor do they have the incentives to do as Tom Cooper pointed out.

@Dean Cooper Welcome to the BP community, start reading the wholesaling forums to obtain information.

I did find her on Facebook but the message has been unanswered that I sent her 30+ days ago.This whole ordeal is holding up a new acquisition because the lender for the new property has no security with his last financing due to the original 2nd's refusal to cooperate, and is costing me more time and money.

This might work with a human seller who will think that you are willing to cooperate and find a mutually acceptable price, but banks do not care.  

It is not that simple if the owner can not be located or refuses to cooperate.  

Willingness of others to cooperate with you and/or partner with you?