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joint venture w mw roth on foreclosure homes

I was approach by united first inc on a foreclosure relief program that will take my case to court and helpme to do not get evicted from my home. To sigh up for the program a $1950 check should be made up payable to united first financial. a second check for $1500 for the first month (and monthly)contribution for tax on property and attorney expenses. if case wont the company will keep 80% and I will get 20%. which the 20% could be use for the down to buy the same property .Or sell the property and I will keep the 20%. this is not a parthnership but a joint venture! anything on that? I want to know because I signed the papers today and I have 3 days to cancell it! I do not want to do anything that will affect me in the future!


Asked on 8/18/08, 5:48 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: joint venture w mw roth on foreclosure homes

You already signed the papers, and only now you are going to consult an attorney? Sounds like a scam to me. I hope you didn't sign a deed to your house and that you have copies of all the documents you signed. If I were you I would send your cancellation letter today, by certified mail return receipt requested. Call an attorney today and make an appointment to have the documents looked at.

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Answered on 8/18/08, 6:04 pm
David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

Re: joint venture w mw roth on foreclosure homes

To get a better idea of what United First is doing, I visited their website and read through the FAQ they have posted. I must preface my comments with the fact that I have not reviewed anything about their proposal in detail, and what follows are just my opinions and gut reaction based upon a very limited, cursory review of the FAQ on their website. My initial reaction is that I can't understand why anyone would be willing to voluntarily hand over 80% of their home. I have a very large number of questions and areas of concern about transactions like this, but the issues are far too voluminous to cover here. You need independent advice on a transaction like entering into a joint venture with anyone on your home. You also need independent advice regarding their requirement that you retain their attorney, Mr. Roth as it is possible that there is a conflict of interest in his representation. Please contact a local attorney to review this before you do anything.

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Answered on 8/18/08, 6:11 pm


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