Hi,Surveys with foreclosure attorneys also show that few, if any, of the firms in several states are doing formal appraisals.

Our firm has a small distressed property fund and we've found on a number of occassions that a seller's attitude during negotiations will give tremendous incite into the condition of the property.

One of the things that hasn't been said yet is to call the lawyer firm, the next day, who represented the bank at the sale and see if they would still be willing to sell it.

I've been reserching HML for the past 6 months and I have noticed that there are by far more big money comercial lenders (1 mil+) that smaller HML (published firms not your rich uncle charley).

I work at a law firm, one of the partners told me they would draft the purchase agreement (including and/or assigns) and then also the contracts for between me and the investor. it's a good idea because a local lawyer should know things you won't even think of (like including a statement that they must not remove countertops or a garbage disposal, things you really may never even imagine but that people will do to screw you out of an extra buck)

Securities Manager Sentenced to Death for Embezzlement - BEIJING - A Beijing court upheld the death sentence of a former securities firm manager found guilty of embezzling 60 million yuan ($8.8 million), his defense lawyer and state media said Wednesday.Yang Yanmin was convicted of stealing the identities of his staff at China Galaxy Securities Company to borrow money and open stock accounts, state media said."

Getting a firm sales value may also be a challenge.

My name is Robert Jenkins i'm a commercial agent with Marcus and Millichap, that nations largest most successful commercial investment firm.

I am a FIRM believer in the BUY AND HOLD.

I offered $220,000, they came back with $225,000 (and they were mad) I countered with $222,000 and my realtor told there realtor I was firm and they accepted!