I am also an active trader for my own personal accounts, trading a pretty wide array of asset classes; stocks, options, warrants, futures, bonds, currencies, and am just starting research in mortgage notes.I've got a few rehab deals under my belt the last couple of years, and I am looking to begin ramping up my efforts.I'll send you a Colleague Request.Regards,-Rob 

They even explicitly state that they are not responsible for determining the veracity of things posted on their site.The reality of doing business in the digital age is that anyone can post something online, true or not, and there is no way for the business to have it removed.

The deficit at 2 billion seems low and I recall this being easy double digits in years past. 2015 had a 8 billion surplus so they just spend it all whatever the number. 

When you run the numbers, you can achieve double digit (10%+) returns.

Does anyone have recommendations on a company that can dig it up and fix it?

Ken Wang you could also invest in tax liens or notes as well which can get you double digit returns.

However, you have to remember that NYC is city for 2nd, 3rd, 4th homes for the uber rich, and as we've found out -- many billionaires from China, Russia, [used to be] Brazil, etc were just simply parking their money in these condos NOT to live, but rather to hide and hedge their currency from their government, who could confiscate their bank accounts in an instant.

Many syndications can achieve double digit returns quite easily.

The first two digits of the certificate number indicate the year the certificate was sold.Will County usually has the annual tax lien sale in November each year.

Not sure how viable they are in many situations but interesting to keep in mind regardless.Since I deal with HML regularly I look at a 3-4% up front fee as standard and if I can get it with out double digit interest and secured by 1 or more properties then I will take that all the time!