I would like to speak with an attorney that would be willing to take the matter on contingency and determine if there is some action that can be taken on behalf of me and the other homeowners experiencing this problem to resolve these issues.Thank you.

I can speak very intelligently about what transitional areas in my own market would make great investments....however I would not be able to point to something from an outsider to make them understand my market.

Speaking of which, anyone having any luck using Zillow's pre-forclosure stats?

You can definitely achieve your goal if you set your mind to it.Here's a great quote from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich that speaks to your situation."

I won't speak for all Jefferson County investors, but most have no interest in investing in E-Town.  

I was wondering what the best strategy is to take when speaking with a mortgage lender?

Speaking of inflation, everybody is afraid of it but when it comes to inflation, I think it would help a lot of people.  

I have yet to even speak to these people.

But from what I've researched, and from other investors on here speak of its a pretty good market to be in.

I can't speak much to her experience level, but I did find out later that she was actually a minor celebrity in the area and was featured on a national reality TV show (not one related to real estate, and I don't want to give away too many details).Also if it matters, I found out during the closing process (which took another 2+ months) that the people who ended up buying the house were investors.