Other then that, we get into the ridiculous but effective, like smokin hot massage girls, free vegas trips WITH the smokin hot massage girls........... uhm, did I say smokin hot massage girls.

Hopefully I won't come off as a waste of time and I can find an experienced investor to show me the ropes and (MAYBE) even finance my first deal.Does this seem like a realistic way to get my foot in the door?

Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.

I can't recall ever "making an election" - might have done it in 1994, but I'm not sure when this requirement went into effect.

Local home builders will be aware of tax credits and other incentives making the application of 21st century technology cost effective.

I believe that in pretty much ANY state, the Landlord Tenant Laws states something to the effect that "landlord may withhold from the security deposit amounts that are reasonably necessary for (a) rent or other amounts due the landlord and (b) to restore the unit to it's condition at the commencement of the tenancy".

Wasted 3 months of my life trying to work with a bank who won't budge.Day 93 - Terminated / taken off market.Venting....

People with cash are usually are not people who like to have there time wasted so if you do dummy ads I suggest you have real deals to offer after you hook them in.

I feel like I need to show them that I'm serious and that I won't waste their time.

From that description, it's also not impossible that the gentlemen you describe was not simply interested in deterring you from attending future auctions.Think of who has more of an interest in the actions taken, a "bank representative" who has completely wasted his time at the auction, or your competition trying to eliminate you.Also, I'm curious as to why you say it was clearly worth more than $500K when no one bid on it.