After numerous attempts, I was finally successful (calling from a number unknown to them) but they basically told me that I had lost all my money, and lost the opportunity to foreclose on the 10 properties (a loss of the substantial profits they projected), even though I paid them $17,500 for this and they, as my agent, were supposed to be managing it with a fiduciary responsibility to me.

Thanks :) Why attempt to serve her at a PO Box instead of where she lives?

They then needed three attempts to close it after that.

As a buy-and-hold investor, you are attempting to earn an attractive spread on the money you are borrowing from the bank.

As a rule of thumb, I'd make sure that you have each property rehabbed and leased before you attempt to finance the next, which shouldn't be a problem.* Try to avoid hard money if possible.

You have to buy it the way it is.Buyers should attempt to put in any other contingency they want or need.

G thinks that he should spend his foundation's dollars on attempting to modify the system, instead of "helping poor people".

My goal is quit my job in Nevada were I earn 50K working 3 days per week ( My Boss will work with me if I attempt to qualify for a loan in CA before I completely quit) I found my dream home to purchase, a 800K home in Encinitas California with an Ocean View.

I'll be honest in that I've never attempted to do either.

My plan is to contact them and attempt to do a short sale.