So she called the credit department and spoke to a very rude and unwilling agent, so she asked to speak to the supervisor.

Banks also offer unsecured installment loans.3) Avoid Department Store credit cards.

A friend of mine runs the property management department for a large apartment chain.

Some Departments of Real Estate (Notably Ohio) have taken aim at unlicensed wholesalers because of the confusion that they bring to the marketplace.  

He was one of the recommendations I got from an architect I used before and a water and sewer guy at the city department.

He can likely answer your questions, but be ready to keep pushing and asking.Sometimes an initial "no" just means you need to keep digging.http://www.austintexas.gov/department/development-assistance-center

They can color match at any paint department or store. 

We applied for a construction loan with the commercial lending department.

That being said, you obviously do need to have a great deal of knowledge in those areas.I myself have an electrical contractors license, am certified in residential and commercial wiring and have a degree in Heating and Air conditioning and twenty years experience doing all of the above.If you do work in one particular town the municipalities building department and inspectors will also get to now you and see what quality of work you do

Can I call his bank directly and tell the short sale department that I'm interested since it was recently listed as a short sale?