A scumbag contingency lawyer attempted to sue, but I conducted my own investigation and found that the "victim" was already totally disabled and yet was working under the table at a bar and for a rehabber.

I agree it's in everyone's interest to conduct business ethically, especially when dealing with sellers who are usually distressed emotionally as well as financially.While I can appreciate your position on the need to maintain control of complex transactions by using a C&D letter, I think it may raise an unintentional red flag... signalling the lender that the mortgagor is refusing contact... whether this is the case, or not.I encourage the homeowner to accept all calls from the lender, and repeat the same message: I can't afford the house, I need to sell, but owe more than its worth.

Find a legal way to conduct your business.

A salesperson may own the firm but the business must be conducted through the salesperson's sponsoring broker.Q: I signed a Property Management Agreement and do not understand some of the terms.

In light of this, I have a question for this select and targeted audience...In an idealized world, if you were to buy a newly renovated small apartment building 8-16 Units in Holyoke, MA, would you want to buy without tenants so you can conduct your own due diligence, or with tenants and a proven rental history?

@Brandon KriegYou made some great points,  I can see how this type of deal could confuse buyers if not conducted under a joint venture status.

We personally have all adults (18 and over) go onto the lease (as well as conduct a background check), and I would recommend it for you as well.

The bank sends a trustee to conduct the sale.Separately, from time to time there is a Sheriff's Sale of real estate, and those sales are to satisfy a judgment. 

I then usually conduct an open house style showing a few days - a week later. 

I'm not saying you should follow her exact strategy, my point is you have to figure out what your circumstances are, your own level of risk aversion, and then conduct a deep search into your options.