I am completely and utterly un-researched in this area, and only know from Bigger Pockets posts and Marketplace radio pieces what the official word is, BUT -- I look around the IP - "inside-the-perimeter" area of Atlanta at all the ginormous apartment complexes going up, 4 within a square mile of the Decatur town square alone -- and I think I'll stick with the fringe area SFRs with yards, and allow pets. 

The great majority of these alleged profit checks were utterly phony.

They want to put this chapter in their life behind them, not milk it to the point of utter devastation.

I see you are new here Guy.That was utterly wrong.

I am a bit surprised by the utter lack of interest on AirBnB but maybe my luck will turn.

Second, attend at least about a dozen REIA meetings before you utter those words again.

Andrew, you said "how I can save them from this fate" since there is federal law specifically addressing folks claiming they will save people from foreclosure, those words should never be uttered in a letter or otherwise to anyone facing that ordeal.Offer to purchase, out right, with cash or financing is fine.

The money problems are over now, but to be honest, the utter betrayal still hurts.Listen to the wisdom being offered here. 

@Shane Myers“Fiancé” (usually uttered by the female applicant) is just code word for boyfriend who will NEVER marry me.

Complete and utter newbie here!