He seems legitimate and is an Agent for Coldwell Banker. 

Are these really legitimate reasons to expect appreciation? 

@Glenn N.You need a legitimate business that generates earned income to sponsor a Solo 401k.

If its been listed for six months with no action, the seller may have a legitimate case.

There might be tax considerations on the business profit since it wasn't a re-fi loan against equity, but all rehab costs would be deductible plus other legitimate business expenses, and the profits (equity) could be rolled into another real estate investment via said LLC...

Nor is it really that expensive, considering the protection you're getting.Having said that, I think it's a perfectly legitimate thing to say that you really don't have the time, inclination or desire to deal with all the hassles of tenants.

If it's a legitimate bid, it might have been one sent in as a back-up bid, once it said they were reviewing your bid. 

REO contracts are typically non assignable, henerally have resale restrictions, and require a legitimate POF/pre approval to get under contract.

You want professional legitimate cash buyers so you know you are going to close the deal and do what you tell the seller you will do.

Was legitimately giving guidance since he is asking "how do you go about raising private money...".