Just wanted to express my thoughts that your advice is not sound for every scenario.

Originally posted by **********: Could YOU imagine John McCain at a world summit, listening to a leader that he despises, rolling his eyes and using the facial expressions he used last night?

If I contacted a FSBO, and they expressed an interest in listing with an agent rather than sell to me, I would have to second guess my communication skills.

I am very open minded to people who have different beliefs....as long as they express them clearly and are able to back them up.I can tell from most of your posts (such as the one quoted) that you say strongly worded things and rarely back them up.

Impression without expression causes depression.

You've got to make sure that there are no restrictions expressed in the lease-option contract that prohibits assignment.

You are, however, expressing serious interest in the property and in pursuing contract discussions."

We are getting the Coalfield express way put through here as well as what used to be called "Skyline drive" and also a walking trail that Hillary Clinton is running the lead on.

But, and correct me if I'm wrong, I believe that the biggest challenge of asking is that we either don't know or can't or won't express what our needs are.We know that the needs are there.We know that you have needs.We just don't know what they are and we don't know when you need to have them addressed.As a member here on BiggerPockets, I'd like for each member to feel as comfortable as possible in sharing your needs.

The owner's intent to abandon a property is seldom expressed.