both times Sad beyond measure.

I only have what is left on my phone sadly.

Sadly, there is a high probability that they wouldn’t know a “deal” if it bit them in the face, much less be properly prepared to manage it and successfully execute the business plan (if they even have one).On the other end of the spectrum there are those of us that have bought and sold hundreds of properties and even thousands of units, have survived market cycles, have advanced forecasting and modeling tools, have the financial strength and experience to qualify for the debt, and have the time and team to find opportunities and properly manage them.  

On the way it is sad because it shows you that some parts of the country is not doing well at all, but is great for this area.

It is crazy and sad to see how many companies go offshore to reduce their taxes when they can stay under the US flag and set up in Puerto Rico (US Territory) to reduce their taxes, keep it home and enjoy the beautiful weather and friendly people!

The sad thing is, most people would never know these things can happen - we were naive as well, and trusted this person until we were burned.

OK, so I think the hard lesson and the sad truth is that you were deceived by people posing to be professional consultants.

There are cases when the investor is 'forced' to sell and no one can predict those sad events.

My first deal, and only thus far sadly, I had a $106k in the duplex, it appraised for $140k and I got a 70% LTV loan through WF for $98k.

Sadly, none.