`(g) Appraisal Independence- `(1) PROHIBITIONS ON INTERESTED PARTIES IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION- No mortgage lender, mortgage broker, mortgage banker, real estate broker, appraisal management company, employee of an appraisal management company, nor any other person with an interest in a real estate transaction involving an appraisal in connection with a mortgage insured under this section shall improperly influence, or attempt to improperly influence, through coercion, extortion, collusion, compensation, instruction, inducement, intimidation, nonpayment for services rendered, or bribery, the development, reporting, result, or review of a real estate appraisal sought in connection with the mortgage.`(2) CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES- The Secretary may impose a civil money penalty for any knowing and material violation of paragraph (1) under the same terms and conditions as are authorized in section 536(a) of this Act.

Also touch base with your title company to get their prospective on how it can be done.rdinvestors

I am currently working with a Developer out of Texas . . .

That took a lot of search engine optimization (SEO) work.So, for marketing I'm using the internet and "we buy houses"signs in the neighborhoods I would want houses in.I'm only targeting median house prices which has droppedto about $250k-$275k.Now I'm looking to develop a more consistent business.The Portland-Metro market hasn't been doing that.

i insure 3 contractors/developers that are taking advantage ofthe go zone tax advantages and the MDA funds.

Currently rehabing, development deals, high end short sales, and some wholesaling and lease options.msedwick, whats your fancy?

In the future, I would literally practice what you plan to say to prospects when you meet them.

there are approx 40-50 homes in the subdivision (the developer went broke) out of a poss. 125 ish home sites.The homes i am looking at were orig. sold for approx low $400s - however these same homes are now selling for approx $380 as a foreclosed property.

Hey Michael,What would you be doing with the land, sellling it right away or developing it?

Lastly I developed and launched a new business unit for the publication that generates over $45k per month.I share all this not to gloat, show off or inflate my ego with self importance, but in hopes of your consideration as a peer in the business world.There is no question that anyone with a real estate licence is a business owner whether they work independently or are part of an established firm.