Another investor that he had been doing some deals with was approached by A&E to do Flip This House.

Can't you ask for Schedule E to see the real numbers (I am not sure who certifies rent rolls).

Social Security should have an award letter that states how long the benefits are good for.If the tenant doesn't have a copy of the awards letter it could take weeks as social security will not fax or e-mail but mail a copy only.If they have a pension the Office of Personnel will fax a copy if the tenant calls in and authorizes it.

I would be more than happy to share details as to why if you contact me via the e-mail address in my signature.

If neither do....let me know and I can e-mail you a blank Excell spreadsheet that we use.Bill

The sale date has been postponed now for over a year.So my last ditch effort has been to FINALLY track down the negotiator on the account at MetLife and on Friday I FedExed him a packet with a letter telling him about us renting the property for the last 10 months, copies of all the cancelled checks, and all the copies of e-mail correspondences from the owner and his SS specialist asking us to submit "bogus offers in order to string the bank along" and keep house from going to foreclosure (which of course we never did.)My husband and our attorney said I was wasting my time because no one at the bank cares- but it was worth my time because someone should care that this guy is collecting money for rent and not paying his mortgage, as well as the fact that he is submitting bogus short sale offers in order to postpone his foreclosure.Maybe my letter and e-mail correspondences will actually reach someone who gives a damn about what is right!

I sent an e-mail to the attorney who handled the Chapter 7 proceeding for them asking if he could notify them that I would like to buy.

I think I've sent them about a dozen e-mails, a couple of phone calls, and even a personal meeting or two for no extra charge.

Write (or have ghostwritten) getting an e-book related to what you are marketing and give it away if someone gives you a valid e-mail list and first name.

Check out the Air Force spoof on the E Trade baby.