I was in Nudges office a few years back that was or still is a big outfit.. talk about a money machine holly cow. 

No broker fees vs. going under contract below FMV to induce the assignment seems like a wash, no? 

I guess he knew my attorney solved the problem he refused to solve so why not wash his hands of the matter.

I’m sure that has all washed out by now and the chances of negotiating just a “short pay off” (without a sale) with the second mtg is incredibly thin.

Make sure that in your financial machinations you account for the potential damages the tenant will be entitled to.

I am wondering if anyone is using Propstream and Deal Machine together?

Your argument is like stating you shouldn't have any amenities, arcade games, pool table, etc.. because a guests may spill stuff on the arcade machine and ruin the circuit boards or a guest tears the felt on the pool table and the next guest is not happy.  

Can I wash your plane and drink your wine?

Or for accredited investors, syndications who have apartment complexes, self storage, car washes?

Was he recording the conversation to protect himself against future lawsuits?