So, most consumers (including many business people) who think they're getting the benefit of using a paid tax preparer (over a computer program or over doing it themselves) are really only spending more to get the same...Sad when even most of our tax professionals can't figure out how to tax advantage of our tax code...It's a lose/lose all around, except for the IRS...I guess that explains everything...

Companies like the one mentioned above (Lexington Law) do little more than dispute negative items - charging consumers an arm and a leg for months on end.

I always like paying more up front for my debt because I plan to hold my portfolio properties forever.

Regardless of your personal disdain for Realtors, they still have a strong position in the consumer's mind and control a lot of buyers.

It was not a cash transaction and to award a deficiency would be like recognizing the installment sale as a cash transaction.Making repairs to a property during any redepmtion period or leasing the property and depriving the borrower of the opportunity to be made whole can lead to more problems.With current consumer protection laws on their way, I'm sure that this strategy will soon bite the dust.

Looking for deals consumes a fair amount of time, which is your most precious asset, as others have stated.

When dealing with a homeowner you are dealing with a product consumer, when dealing with a commercial property investor you are dealing with a business person.Most commercial owners (or their brokers) will recognize your offer for what it is - a free option for you to try to find a buyer at a higher price, that will only close if you can find the ultimate buyer, with no intention on your part to close on the purchase yourself (and from what you said probably not having the financial means to close yourself anyway).For any seller the strongest offer is an all cash, no financing offer with no contingencies.

They should change the name to Long Sales considering thay are a pain in the A*@ and take forever.

It was the best piece of meat I've ever had the pleasure of consuming!

I think Michigan's intent is along consumer protection lines.