So essentially a good broker we'll get 75% of the materials upfront and if something is not right, the broker will tell the borrower what they need to do to get the loan accepted. 

This would essentially defer capital gains until you either 1) sell the new deal or 2) die and the IRS cleans the slate.

Personally, I like to essentially do a move in inspection.

Casting a large net by utilizing wholesalers, MLS, direct relationships with agents to get deals BEFORE they hit the MLS, driving for dollars/door knocking, direct mail, etc. are all great avenues if done correctly.Knowing how to calculate the ARV and rehab costs is also essential to identifying a good deal and that goes with any area.

From what I see, legal non-conforming property/land is essentially grandfathered for a particular use, despite being illegal under current zoning ordinances. 

About 4 years ago we purchased a retail center for cash and after stabilizing the tenancies financed $650,000 at 4% fixed 20 years with this lender.  3 months ago this lender allowed us to wrap their note in a new first lien we provided to a buyer with a 10% interest rate - essentially granting us the right to collect the differential between 10% and 4% on the principal balance (currently $610,000).  

It sounds like the transaction is close to closing, which means instead of finding a new buyer, they'd likely be open to reasonable concessions.Included full clause below...FORCE MAJEURE: Buyer or Seller shall not be required to exercise or perform any right or obligation under this Contract or be liable to each other for damages so long as performance or non-performance of the right or obligation, or the availability of services, insurance, or required approvals essential to Closing, is disrupted, delayed, aused or prevented by a Force Majeure event.

Sief suddenly distanced himself from Brian and essentially stopped all communication with investors.

They will all have essentially the same product as you, BUT they will have purchased at a much lower price point. 

Value was added to the Stowers Road property through strategic renovations, including essential upgrades and aesthetic improvements.