It could simply be that one of the short sale buyers had enough lead time to get the money together.On the other hand, it's annoying to think that someone gets to the front of the line by being dishonest, and every body involved looks the other way.

What's involved in trying to get that amended down to 3-4?

I know I am blessed and I should be thankful for what I have....I am, but, I will NEVER be excited about the gov. using my above said money to be involved in private enterprise.

Short sales do not have this OO restriction.Look for properties that are real run down.The short sale department and foreclosure department have different objectives.Yes there are a bunch of issues with short sales.Any strategy you implement has work involved to make money.Anyone telling otherwise is not telling the truth.Competition exists in anything worth pursuing in life.Accept it and work to be better than anyone else.

If not, is there a lender involved?

It is definitely a process, involving a very thorough cleaning of all affected surfaces to get as much of the odor out as possible.

I am an entrepreneur who has been involved in the home remodeling business since 2007; and would like to make a change to become a real estate developer.

We contacted her this evening and she claims that she doesn't remember even signing this form and apparently she is no longer involved in any meetings they may have.

Great job on jumping out there and getting involved.

But more if we could leave the financing in place and there is just down payment involved.