We also make it very important to explain to them what we do, why we do it and we also bring them to the properties from doing our driving for dollars to due Diligence. 

Has anyone seen this and can explain how the short sale price is higher then the amount owed according to the Final Judgment?

@John TeachoutCan you explain why using Draino type products is a bad idea?

If you press them on this, and explain that paying off your HELOC is *not* the same as "closing" (re: opening) a "previous home equity product" they agree (with some double checking by their underwriting/ law dept).  

On the day I’d move-in, we sign the lease together, they hand over the first months rent, and I explain how the deposit to hold becomes the security deposit.

Talk to them and explain rent is due on the 1st and on the 6th there is a late fee. 

He was explaining how you can buy 1 house one year and then 2 the next and 4 the next and so on.

One of the reasons I'm not a huge fan of annuities is that they are so complicated it is hard for clients (or myself) to understand them fully.If I were in your shoes I would call the annuity company and ask them to explain what each of the values in the statement mean and what you should expect to receive.You'll probably want to stretch the IRA over your life expectancy.

Then make your own choice, for a few reasons:You know your own goals better than anyone elseYour goals are different from mineYou will have different opinions of deals and sponsors than meI am not 100% objective because I do sponsor deals in addition to investing passively.

He targeted a list of homeowners that met his specific criteria and he then sent them all personalized post cards explaining he was interested in buying property.