My father grew up in the depression era and so had the philosophy that you did not deserve to have something unless you could pay cash for it.

An agent who does not completely buy into the investor's philosophy will not be very good at negotiating with potential buyers.3.

What I find interesting is that the economy is in the tank and all the government comes up with is ways to tighten controls without making a way for jobs to be created.Tightening credit is a poor way of encouraging existing or new business to take on risk.

I believe that Jon.My guys are going over tomorrow to gently encourage the guy to move out, or pay, and they're posting the required 3 day pay or quit notice, with the total due from what the lady left.

Thanks to all who replied and thanks for the encouragement and advice.

Small businesses are being stifled, lending is being hindered rather than helped by government involvement, the current uncertainty is discouraging job creation as well.We can't continue to encourage a welfare state and then hinder economic growth by punishing those that create wealth and pay taxes.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement!!

Thank you for the valuable insights and encouragement.

That money surely would have made it into the economy quickly and encouraged spending.

I do not encourage nor do I practice giving monies to any property who is underwater on a principal basis alone.