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Comment on HUD Issues Problematic Ruling – Call to Action: by Duncan Wierman

Duncan Wierman — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:23:29 +0000

Thank you Joe for this. Do you think that this leaves however a grey area for investors who are using owner financing as a business model since it then is a more frequent occurrence?

Comment on HUD Issues Problematic Ruling – Call to Action: by Short Sale Artisan

Short Sale Artisan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:10:54 +0000

I just reposted this on my blog as well – very important for everyone to know this. Thanks for the info Duncan!

Comment on HUD Issues Problematic Ruling – Call to Action: by Joe Manausa

Joe Manausa — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:16:15 +0000

I started reading through this proposal and found (page 5) that it specifically addresses seller financing and excludes it. It says “The frequency with which a particular seller provides financing is so limited that HUD’s view is that Congress did not intend to require such sellers to obtain loan originator licenses. Accordingly,
this rule would provide in 3400.103(e)(5) that such individuals are not subject to State licensing ” requirements.

Comment on HUD Issues Problematic Ruling – Call to Action: by Judy Carrico

Judy Carrico — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:01:36 +0000

Duncan – I found out about this via your posting on Facebook. Thank you for the information re: the proposed regulation. I have sent my comment in and will pass on the information to investors I know.

Comment on HUD Issues Problematic Ruling – Call to Action: by Marion Haynes

Marion Haynes — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:21:06 +0000

Thanks for the information re: commenting on this matter before the HUD. I sent comments based on your blog. The way our economy is moving so rapidly toward protective, socialist dimensions is alarming.
I sincerely hope many people will take advantage of the information you give on your blog to support the effort to end this consideration in a manner in keeping with the traditions of this great country–freedom!.

Comment on Starting Social Media Marketing Mix Strategy Planning by Katie Morse

Katie Morse — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:30:29 +0000

Hi and thanks for including us in your list! It's a good note to remember that randomly choosing networks isn't a solid strategy, and one that bears repeating!
Katie Morse
Community Manager
@misskatiemo
http://www.radian6.com

Comment on Whats Wrong With The Social Web 2.0 ? (or Web 3 to some) by Duncan Wierman’s BlogStarting Social Media Marketing Mix Strategy Planning

Duncan Wierman’s BlogStarting Social Media Marketing Mix Strategy Planning — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:46:01 +0000

[...] As I have written before, social media is about engaging an audience, It its not a "set and forget" one time action. There is no social media marketing wand that someone can wave and target an audience that ill automatically start coming to your website. And what works for one person may not work for another. Throwing up a few pages around on different sites also will not work. See prior post on Web 3 service. [...]

Comment on Whats Wrong With The Social Web 2.0 ? (or Web 3 to some) by Duncan Wierman

Duncan Wierman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:54:12 +0000

So their ONE YEAR Money back is fraudulent then ... As I read the sales letter, it said simply prove to them that you did not get leads cheaper somewhere else, you get your money back.

You should take it to the state's attorney general...
and the FTC...

Comment on Whats Wrong With The Social Web 2.0 ? (or Web 3 to some) by Job

Job — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:31:43 +0000

Addtional response:
I'm sorry to hear that you feel this way. I did look into your inquiries within the ticket system and it looks like they have been responded to. I see that you did just submit a change form that was acted on. They are also in the process of changing your name to your business name on everything that has been put on the web so far.

We stopped work upon receiving your email, but unfortunately we have incurred expense setting up your system as described in the Terms of Service http://web.realestateinvestor.com/info/terms you agreed to electronically when you purchased the program. Since your enrollment about 2 months ago, we have completed the following steps on your project:

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11) Social Networking Blog Submission (Batch 1)
12) Social Bookmark Round 3 (Active Rain)
13) Create Hubpages Hub and Optimize Keywords
15) Submit to Premium Article Directories (Batch 2)
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19) Record and Upload Audio for Video and Podcast
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24) Social Bookmark Round 6
25) Begin Submitting to All Article Sites (200+)
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There were several people that worked on your project including a web developer, copy writer, quality assurance lead and an SEO advisor. Generally speaking, our return policy is like that of other services in that we do not refund after work has been completed. As a business owner yourself, I am sure you can understand that there are costs associated with the labor and other expenses incurred to develop a unique internet marketing program using the information you provided us in your original questionnaire.

Perhaps a representative way to look at it is this – let's say you hired a contractor to do some improvements for a home you just purchased. The price for the project was $1,500. After completing a significant portion of the work, you change your mind, decide to not have the remainder of the work done and ask for a refund. Would it be reasonable to ask the contractor to give you back your money for the work that has been completed?

On occasion, we have customers who “suspend” their account in anticipation of re-activating it down the road when the timing may be better for them. Although their squeeze page and blog are no longer live, we can store the platform for future use and their monthly maintenance fee is no longer incurred.

We look forward to hearing back from you and we’re more than happy to discuss this with you on the phone if you would like. Just let us know the best number to reach you at as well as a couple windows of time throughout the day. We will confirm one with you via email and will be sure to call you.

Angela
Customer Service
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Comment on Whats Wrong With The Social Web 2.0 ? (or Web 3 to some) by Job

Job — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:30:45 +0000

Response to cancelation request: Sorry for any delay in response, I had to speak with my manager about your inquiry. I am sorry that I do not have a desired response to help you with your request as our no-return policy is made clear within the Terms of Service. This is the document that you signed electronically on the checkout page when you purchased (you can review the terms of the service here... http://......../info/terms/) have passed your issue along to my superior and expect that they will be back with you shortly. It is my hopes that since you have already paid for the service that we can help you utilize the program to its fullest potential. We look forward to helping you build your business and believe you will find that your investment was well spent. Sincerely,Sarah Web 3.0 Team