An unencumbered outlook is therefore necessary to provide some comfort in the gnarly world of distressed property.

where can we find places-websites to analyze areas that will provide positive cash flow?

Propane is seemingly less expensive in most areas and provides good heat.

Quote from @Danielle Levy: Lesson learned: provide the full story up front and you'll get better advice.If you feel there's a case, put together all the evidence.

With the amount of support they provide I am not against settling for an 8/10 deal. 

Same to me on Zillow, I think it’s because Zillow makes money providing or finding loans.

Hopefully, one of them can reach out to provide further assistance and insight into what you're trying to accomplish in real estate. 

It is located in some of the newest developments on the north side of Katy, TX 77493 (I am not sure if I can post a link to the Zillow page or provide the address because I don't own it yet).

The seller was willing to take a secondary position on other property assets and provide a 3yr 4% interest on his loan.

As for non-bank loans, I'm familiar with a loan program that provides 100% financing, but it requires a minimum 650 credit score and proof of funds covering 12 months of interest.