Being based in Santa Barbara may be somewhat of a disadvantage as an investor if you are attempting to buy product in your backyard.

Hi Robert Lapp - I like your approach, your attempt to connect with them on a personal level.Since we're just talking about 1 house here, any reason you wouldn't just knock on the door, introduce yourself, and give them a business card?

I just attempted to go for my license and in the process I came to the realization that RE agents don't really know a thing about investing.

However, I would encourage you to get very specific as to your expectations and attempt to put aside all of the emotional stuff as a distraction to your objective.

I attempted to call to expressed that I wanted to purchase the house and would be willing to wait a few weeks if he could provide a clear title.

The Court began its analysis by noting that the phrase “any note” in the section of the Securities Exchange Act defining the term “security” should not be interpreted to mean literally “any note,” but must be understood against the backdrop of what Congress was attempting to accomplish in enacting the statute.

At the same time get a couple more realtors to give you the value they think it is.You can always attempt a short sale but this will definitely effect your credit score.

There are lots of reasons a seller/listing agent will list their properties low, from ignorance of the actual value to attempt to get a bidding war.

I suggest you consider what you are actually gaining by your posts other than your own personal enjoyment perhaps from attempting to "stir the pot" as they say.

If you had to do this, then they are attempting to take your full spectrum of debt service obligations into consideration properly.