For 2+ years we really didn't have any legitimate buyers - mainly people who didn't know what they were doing or people who couldn't find financing.

He explained that he did take over a legitimate persons identity and LLC He suspected the calls originated from overseas but were made to look like a Nevada phone numberThis game happens all over . 

I don't think you have a legitimate complaint, you backed out of the deal, over nothing that had any outcome on your side.

Less than 0.1 may be I am being way to generous will have a legitimate real estate business that is worth something. 

You can then convert these business credit cards into cash.The thing is, you need to get the cash "seasoned" in a bank account for 2-3 months so when your hard money lender sees the cash, that cash will qualify as part of your downpayment or part of your liquid assets.You can search Biggerpockets for legitimate business line of credit providers or you can ask other BP members who have gotten unsecured BLOCs.

- http://www.freddiemac.com/singlefamily/news/2010/0412_payoff_fraud.html Webinar with Jeff Watson, Ron Ballard, and Chris Mchlaughin (3 highly regarded Lawyers in our industry) - http://www.shortsalesriches.com/3lawyerupdate/ Here's Ron Ballard Blog about the Freddie Mac Newsletter - I(probably won't even need to read, because they explain the newsletter so well in the webinar) http://californiashortsalelawyer.com/2010/04/freddie-mac-article-on-short-payoff-fraud/ Here's Freddie Mac Offical Policy on Short Sale Flips (stating that flips are legitimate and they recognize closings in a day, week, or month later are perfectly legal) http://californiashortsalelawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bll0924xA.pdf

So it was really nice of the tenants to give 60 days notice (most places it's 30 days, none required at the end of a lease).Some reduction of rent is legitimate, but 100% seems a bit extreme.If you are facing this situation as a landlord you might consider contacting the tenant advocate agencies and see what they feel is fair.

You have a legitimate right to deny them if you believe, or they have indicated, they will not stay long.

.), Oceanside, CA 92056, 6-10PMMore Info at www.nsdrei.orgA legitimate non-profit run by serious players.

You can pay yourself back, but only for legitimate business expenses.