LME Investments - Serving Madison and South Central Wisconsin

"Michael is a very committed, compassionate, caring person. He is a man of integrity. As a client he put his whole heart into each week's lesson. He was prompt, prepared and passionate about learning success principles which I am confident he now exhibits in every business transaction You can feel totally comfortable with Michael at the helm. He will work to make things right for you. I highly recommend him."”

Jan Payne,
Brian Tracy's Platinum Personal Success Mentoring Program - I coach this material , Attracting Possibilities

Testimonial for LME Investments:

Working with LME Investments from a Realtor’s point of view is very helpful because it allows me to List and Sell homes and they handle all of the negotiations with the lenders. I do not have to spend my time on the phone trying to get the deal together and keep it together. LME Investments goes above and beyond to make the transaction as smooth from Start to Close. I would highly recommend hiring LME Investments to ne- gotiate on your Seller’s behalf helping them sell in a down market.

Amber Castonguay
Century 21 CROSSROADS REALTY
Broker Associate
REALTOR

“Michael is a tenacious person with the best interests of his clients in mind. He has always been very helpful to others in all aspects of his life.”

Matt Wagner,
Technology Project Leader,
RedPrairie

Virgil and Maria Smith Testimonial:

Maria and I think LME Investments is a wonderful company. Without Dave Dinkel and Michael Batz’s caring service, we would have lost our home and future credit rebuilding possibilities. Dave and Michael got the job done for us and did everything they said they would. After receiving their mailers, we felt they would give us the best chance to help us after reading their message. When Dave paid us a visit, we liked what he had to say in person and we knew that he and Michael would be the right folks to help us out of our tough situation. Dave continued to visit us many more times all in the effort to help us. Dave and Michael kept us up to date on what was going on, even if there weren’t any changes happening. Their positive outlook and weekly updates kept us hopeful that they would be successful in helping us. We hope that if you are reading this, please ask yourself, if you aren’t doing anything now about your situation, will you be better off 2, 4, or 6 weeks from now? If not, call Dave and Michael. They can at least help ease your stress by working with the lender, for you, so you don’t have to talk to them anymore! I told Dave that if I had known about LME a little sooner, Maria and I would have signed up earlier! They took the time to explain what was happening with everything from their paperwork to the things they did to the property to help get it sold. Even though we owed quite a bit on the house, they let us know that it wouldn’t be a factor in working to get the house sold. Neither Maria nor I thought they’d be able to sell our home as time went by because other homes that were for sale in the area weren’t selling at all. I know of one that went to Sheriffs Auction the other day, and still hasn’t sold! LME was able to sell ours though! They did everything they could to accommodate Maria and me as best they could. Maria has difficulty with walking due to several medical conditions and helping me keep my stress down for my heart condition as well. One thing we both noticed was that we were able to sleep better and didn’t feel as stressed out once LME began working with us. Maria was especially happy that she doesn’t have to worry about the house anymore. The two of us can now get on with enjoying life more and not being stressed by the lender’s constant calls to the house any more. We highly recommend LME Investments! Dave and Michael were able to help us, and we hope you’ll give them a chance to help you as well. They are wonderful people who really care about their clients and will go the extra mile to help you out. If you aren’t sure of what to do, at least call LME at 608-695-9419 to get your options, and then sign up with them like we did! You’ll have a greater shot at success working with these two wonderful people.

If you’re still not convinced, please give us a call and we would be happy to speak with you about how LME helped us out! You can call us at 920-674-2019 weekdays between 9-5.

Sincerely,
Virgil Smith Sr.
Maria Smith

April 19, 2009

To whom it may concern,

Working with short sale properties is normally very stressful to both the homeowner and the Realtor. Over the past year, I have been working with David T. Dinkel and Michael Batz of LME Investments (LME). They have made the process with my deals go much smoother by working aggressively and professionally with the lender/s. They have even been able to stop many of the Sheriff Sales numerous times on several of our deals.

Dave’s and Michael’s professionalism and consistent contact with me about the property and market conditions has allowed me to concentrate more on finding qualified buyers. This has in turn allowed them to negotiate with the lender and get these deals completed, even when it looked like things weren’t going to work out. They keep looking for solutions to get the deals done and I get paid for my hard work!

LME Investments is a dedicated company to both their Realtors’ and clients’. They make the home owner feel comfortable and put their minds at ease by dealing with the mortgage lender on their behalf. Dave and Michael understand how the short sale process needs to work and negotiate with the lender/s in a manner that gets the Realtors paid and the homeowners a fresh start without having the “foreclosure” hanging over their credit for years to come. By getting the lenders to agree to the negotiated pricing and terms, the homeowners rarely, if ever, need to bring any money to the closing table and they can begin their credit rebuilding immediately!

I highly recommend LIvIE Investments to any Realtor needing assistance for ~ possible shortsale situations. Get David and Michael involved, especially if your seller is over- leveraged and you’re not sure how to get the deal done. It’s certainly been beneficial for me. Thanks LME’

Sincerely,

Dear Michael and David,

Nick and I would like to THANK the both of you for the amount of time spent helping us with the impending foreclosure that we had on our home.

Nick had contacted several “credit management” companies who said they could help us if we paid them money. We couldn’t afford our mortgage, how could we afford to send money to someone who was going to “help us”? We were then given the names of Michael Batz and David Dinkel. We of course were apprehensive after dealing with other companies. They came to our home and sat down and talked with us. I believe that is the key to their success. They DO NOT talk at you and tell you what you need to do. David and Michael explained everything THEY would do to help us through this very stressful situation. They are very personable, professional and diligent individuals. We were very impressed with them. Michael would contact us weekly on the progress with our mortgage company, if any. If we didn’t hear from Michael, David called. They ALWAYS kept us informed.

Their website says — “We will go the extra mile to ensure that you receive the help you deserve”. David and Michael do just that! Our home went to the foreclosure block two times. Both times they were able to negotiate with our mortgage company to stop the process.

Our home was on the market a few short months when it finally sold. Michael and David worked with the realtor and our Miortgage company on an acceptable price for our home. Your dedication is outstanding! We truly appreciate all the effort and time you put into our difficult situation. David and Michael even gave us gifts for working with us. our closing, they brought a beautiful Peace Lily and literature to read.

Michael and David are the people you want to work for you when you are faced with a foreclosure. Their dedication, diligence and professionalism are extraordinary!

They certainly create positive solutions for difficult situations!

—In peace

Nick and Sandy Duerst

I’d like to thank LME Investments for doing eveiything in their power to help me with my problem. Before working with LME, I didn’t know any of my options or how the foreclosure process worked in Wisconsin. They explained the entire process to me, including how to deal with my divorce and my recently discharged bankruptcy. LME also helped me by dealing with the lender and provided me with weekly updates which allowed me to relax and spend more quality time with my kids. They brought in a Realtor and coordinated the listing of my property, worked on pricing, consulted with the lender, and helped with my FHA loan so I could see if I qualified for a short sale. They got the paperwork all set for me, delivered it personally, went over it all, and explained how it worked. You never know what roadblocks might be thrown your way, especially when dealing with the government, and LME handled them all. If you are looking for a competent company who can provide all of your foreclosure options and will be someone that is looking out for your best interests and well being, then look no further than LME Investments. They will stick with you till the end, provide you with all the options, and they genuinely care about what happens to you and your family. I hope they can help you as well.

Sincerely,

John Roecker

November 24, 2008

To Whom It May Concern:

I want to take this opportunity to thank David Dinkel and Michael Batz, of LME Investments, forall their hard work in my behalf. About one year ago, I was unable to make a mortgage payment. This was the first time in over 30 years that I was even late. I immediately called my mortgage company and learned that they did not take partial payments. I was shocked to learn this. I. then, made arrangements with my brother to help me get caught up with my payment; and that fell through when he stopped payment on the check he sent. I went back to the bank and told them what happened and requested that several months be added to the end of the mortgage so that I could recover and move forward. They refused. At Christmas I received a letter of foreclosure. Meanwhile, I had placed my home on the market at a fair price. My agent had the listing for six months and only eight people saw the house. All were very interested. They all thought the price should be lower. I had one non-offer for $100,000 less than I was asking. Already the market was in a downward spiral and I found that I owed more than the house was now worth. I was working with a financial manager during this time to see what I could do to streamline my expenses. Except for Social Security and a few extra earned dollars, I found that I was already in a recession. My advisor suggested a short sale to avoid foreclosure.

I went online to learn about short sales. I asked my realtor about them and he did not know anything about them. I contacted several companies online and was told that I must first send $1,000 and they would then help me. I did not have that kind of money, so I did not pursue this avenue. Meanwhile, the newspaper announced my foreclosure. I found another place to live that was more affordable. And, I began preparing to move.

During this time, I received all kinds of flyers and postcards from various realtors and others offering to sell my home. Sometimes people arrived at the door to give me their card because they wanted to buy my home. I was very confused until I received a letter in the mail from LME Investments, LLC. Their information was straight-forward and directed me to their website, where I learned more. I thought this was an unusual approach, compared to the other material I had received. I made an appointment with David Dinkel. When we met, I felt this was the right person to help me. He had already been through what I was about to endure. He was not looking for money up front. In fact, neither he nor his partner ever asked for one dime. They encouraged me to continue looking forward to the new place and not worry about a thing. They assured me that they would take care of everything. And, so they did.

As a widow, I was unable to keep up with the repairs and yardwork on my home. LME Investments saw to it that my yard was neat and minor repairs were made. I paid for none of this. They lifted and personally moved some of my stuff and arranged for a mover to handle the rest. They said they would do whatever it takes to help me and they meant it.

Meanwhile, every Friday, I received a call from Michael Batz updating me on the progress, if any that had occurred that week. They arranged my paperwork and moved it forward to the lender. They tried to deal with an unreasonable institution who was uncooperative, at best. As the foreclosure date drew near, they were able to reschedule and move back the auction date. Finally, two days before my home was to be foreclosed upon, we had a buyer and the bank approved the buyer, The sale was negotiated and I avoided foreclosure.

My health during this time was not very good. I am a diabetic and found it difficult to control the stress, which added to my problem. Once I moved, I found that I was able to sleep through the night for the first time since my husband died more than eight years ago. Since I did not have to worry about my house any longer, I felt an enormous weight lifted from my shoulders. I not only slept better, I found that my blood-sugar levels were lower and almost back to normal. Since I could concentrate on my new home, I no longer seemed depressed. I really could look forward with renewed interest in life.

Michael's weekly calls and David's reassurance meant everything to me. They were so positive that it was contagious! All this may sound too dramatic, but when I look back, I wonder how I would have survived the turmoil with anyone else. LME Investments is a company of great integrity. I highly recommend their work and each of them, personally. And, I ask that I may be placed on your list of very satisfied clients. Thank-you.

Very truly yours,

Carol Ann Smith
Madison, WI 53711

Realty Associate VP Recommends LME

Dear David:

I just wanted to say thank you for helping Renee and I with the recent transaction in Cottage Grove. LME was instrumental in helping the seller achieve the necessary reductions to make this transaction a win-win for all involved. I would recommend you and Michael to any one needing assistance for short sales or possible foreclosures. Hope all is well.

Sincerely,

Lisa Mohar GRI, CRS Associate
Vice President First Weber Group
2985 Triverton Pike, Madison WI 53711

Real Help Minus the Greed and Hidden Agendas

10/1 4/08

When I got into trouble with my mortgage co., I was overwhelmed. Amidst a sea of letters and phone calls from people and companies who wanted to "help" me, David T. Dinkel was the only person who explained to me my options in a clear and concise way, without the greed and hidden agendas I felt from most of the others. Thank you for putting it all in perspective!

Godsend Saves Money and Embarrassment

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the link. I love stuff like this. I am truly sorry I didn't respond properly to your free gift of credit counseling. I believe Lenny is on top of it as usual. Our daughter got married October llth and most of our attention was on that. If you really need to get my attention please e-mail me at XXXXXX@XXXXXXXXXXX.com. I do really appreciate what you and David did for us. I know God sent you to us and pray that many more people will be helped by LME. You saved us embarrassment and money. Thank you, thank you, thank you. If I could give anyone going thru a foreclosure advice, I would say get LME involved right now! DO NOT WAIT!
Sincerely,

Mike Saindon

10/18/08

LME Investments Dave and Mike,

We want to express our sincere thanks for the GREAT job you did in helping us out of our situation. If it were not for LME, I don't know what we would have done. You truly provide a service to those in need, a service that can change their lives.

From the beginning, you were both easy to get along with, kind, trustworthy, and honest with us in all aspects of what you were doing. We appreciated the weekly updates or status reports, and the way you handled everything from start to finish.

We would recommend you to anyone in similar situations, as you have truly changed our life, and our future.

Thanks to LME, everything looks so much better, we have so much less stress, and we owe it all to you. Keep helping others in the same way, as you both are a blessing when someone is down.

God Bless you both.

Mike and Lenny Saindon

This is my testimonial for LME Investments

I guess you first need to know that I was in a very depressed-denial state when I first began talking with Dave Dinkel from LME. My house was in foreclosure and I felt like a failure. Dave made me realize that I wasn't a failure but that I could turn things around with a little help from those that knew where to turn. Once I signed with LME, they helped me get what needed to be done completed. They were supportive in every way even to the extent of helping me get the house emptied out so that it could get sold. Even though it seemed that I was fighting them all the way, they were patient and understanding with me, encouraging me when I felt that it was hopeless. LME is continuing to help me with credit coaching and education on how to turn around my financial situation. They are going to educate me over the next several months on how to own my very own home again. I fully feel that LME is the best solution to foreclosure and I would highly recommend their services to anyone!

Cheryl Lemoine
Sept. 30, 2008

Out of all the foreclosure mailers that my wife and I received, LME Investments was the only one that mentioned working with people verses just working on the house. Along with being located locally, they won us over by wanting to meet with us in person to discuss our situation. I had serious doubts about my lender working with anyone because of the difficulties I was having with my lender.

Once my wife and I signed with LME Investments, we felt a sense of relief because we no longer had to worry about working directly with the lender. LME kept us relaxed by providing us with weekly updates. LME provided us with a great surprise by not only being able to work with the lender but also by getting the price of the house reduced so the property could be sold, removing the burden of foreclosure.

I would highly recommend LME Investments because they deliver weekly updates, better than expected service, and most importantly, results. Michael and David are great guys to work with; they do what they said they would, they are personable, and are all around great people to work with.

Sincerely,
Raymond Gerstner

Dear Michael,

Working with your company has allowed my husband and I to move on mentally. I don't have to deal with the lenders because you take care of that for me. I feel as if a black cloud has been lifted, along with my stress. The members of LME Investments are very personable and I can always count on you to update me every week, concerning my situation. Your company is a perfect "10" and I would recommend you to anyone who is financially challenged with their house. Thank you very much!

Dorene Kruesel