@Matt SchreiberWe always joke, "if you pay cash, everything cash flows"....There are still opportunities out there and we've been able to get way off of asking for clients here in Reno, NV with the right seller and right offer. 

DM me if you want me to put you in touch with him Thanks for the referral i will reach out to them to see what they offer. 

Anyone still in this area or are offering a partnership?

Both investments can offer tax benefits, but real estate typically has the edge.

If for some reason this falls through should I attempt to offer more money for a quit claim deed or proceed with the newspaper notification process. 

Detroit has tons of distressed properties, and the city is actually offering incentives for investors to come in and fix them up.

Purchase price: $145,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Finding a move-in-ready home that offers modern upgrades and country charm can be challenging—but this fully renovated 4-5 bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch is the perfect solution.

Instead of discussing the possibility of owner finance with sellers - what if I offered the opportunity to  JV where they are the equity partner?   

I agree with Michael, probably need to make 100 offers per 1 accepted to find a good deal. 

I’ve seen cases where the lender filed the deed in lieu, then when the borrower threatened suit offered them a cash settlement to forgo litigation.