When they call, ask straight up before ending the conversation, "Hey, I really appreciate the call - by the way, does my postcard have a number in the upper right hand corner?

From my experience and conversations with other investors buying there and city inspectors, the issues are when someone tries to circumvent the rules. 

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For the sake of conversation, that puts you at roughly 1500 pieces of mail.

Bill,Judging from my conversations with lenders, there is no hard and fast rule for the "seasoning period" for refinance.  

I am going to open this conversation up again.  

We both know a round peg doesn't fit in a square hole : )Btw, I hope this conversation isn't construed as being contentious!  

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BTW: There's not one professional kitchen using Electricity - - they are all gas.Here in Calif, there was a craz (promoted by SCE) for the 'all electric home' and these ALL bring lower prices - - electricity costs more than gas AND the conversion from electric to BTU is poor efficiency.