The fact that they would give you a fictitious contractor is shocking to say the least.

I am suddenly aware of a pleasant aroma.

Make it your job tomorrow to call five other banks and present your opportunity to them - you may be pleasantly surprised.Also, keep in mind - most commercial bankers are looking to finance businesses that will occupy the building that they are buying...

At first people are shocked and scared that I found them but I just act like myself and transmit honesty and genuine niceness and so far it's gotten me in the door and I'm feeling REALLY good about these potential deals.

Val you do not have to be a REALTOR to hold a broker or agent license.At least not in my state.A REALTOR is belonging to NAR and paying yearly dues and subscribing to their code of ethics.Just because a broker/agent does not belong to NAR doesn't mean they do not have Ethics.As far as it being a short sale that is another correction.Most asset managers on a short sale if you are double ending they try to cut you to 4% and you end up at 5%.If I get 5% but you want me to give you 2% back I am representing you for FREE.There are people out there who think brokers/agents are not worth what they get paid.I don't give those people the time of day.The reason is I have a network of clients that pay me great money, a lot of money to reach their goals.I don't work with people who will fight me every step of the way.If you are landing a great deal you shouldn't care what the broker/agent makes period.I have brokers/agents that are buyers that tell me on my commercial deals to keep ALL the commission.They are getting such a great deal they want to be at the top of my list when I get more apartment buildings,retail,etc.They see the bigger picture.If you treat a broker/agent right they will feed you the great deals.I want someone who is not a hassle,pleasant to do business with,and keeps their word and follows through and closes the deal.Negotiations are tough but can be completed in a professional manner.Investors don't have to be nasty to get a deal done.I work with many investors who drive hard bargains but are very professional through the whole process.They are fair but tough and easy to work with.My father who has passed away showed me how you "get more with honey than you do with vinegar".Of course there is a time to not be nice but not upfront.I tell people do not EVER mistake my kindness for weakness or you will be in for a surprise.I have over 1,000 investors in my database looking for deals calling me saying "do you have anymore commercial property??".

He didn't want to give my money back (shocking).Meanwhile he had burned so many investors the FBI got involved. 2 weeks ago they stepped in and froze all his assets.

You will occasionally be pleasantly surprised.

Pleasant and work the tri-county area.  

That shocked me personally and I verified the numbers because I thought no way!!

He said he was shocked by how everything was hooked up and that it was all done against code.