I am trying to put myself in their shoes so that they are comfortable providing sensitive information but having no luck.

How you handle situations, ties directly to how people respond to you.

Newbie investor looking for his first property to newbie investor in the same shoes - there are a couple things I'd consider:I'd consider total cost: Is the 80k price what they are asking, or what you think you can get them to agree to?

If you were in my shoes, would you switch to a career within the real estate industry due to your passion in REI?

John the key on short sales is to NOT have your earnest money tied up into the deal until ALL lienholders have agreed in writing to the short sale.Also a clause that you have the right BUT NOT the obligation to go through with the sale if it is finally approved.

Floor Mats, Floor Runners (long drop cloths work well), and Disposable Shoe Covers (to protect the flooring). 5.

Or basically you are removing yourself off of that LLC and they have the property tied to that LLC  there is a great article a guy named Wendell posted about wholesaling REOs 

Not being able to list them is like tying your hands behind your back.I think no matter how you go forward, if you do not have an active buyers list looking for Turn-key properties it is going to be tough.  

I know that you need to dress respectfully, but is tucked in shirt and dress pants or suit and tie really necessary.

I suppose I was wondering if we should both be on the loan so once it was quit-claimed over to the LLC we are both tied to the loan and title.