If not, I do not recommend sheriff sales as a first attempt.

Our business banker Is more than happy to lend, however there's more red tape to jump through that i was attempting to avoid by going with a private equity lender. 

Finally: *DO NOT* let tenants attempt to fill holes or do touch up themselves.

For your part, it might seem like a free roll of the dice to go to court, but there are surprises and landmines along the way, litigation always takes far longer than anybody expects, and the time and emotional expense of fooling with litigation are energy drains on more productive endeavors.

The recent consecutive mistakes have been so EGREGIOUS, that I honestly thought that it was either A SICK JOKE, or some coordinated attempt to push out some of their tenured clients.

We the unknowing, lead by the incompetent, attempt to accomplish the impossible with nothing but determination.

Our third partner, who has experience with smaller projects in Detroit, also finds this endeavor overwhelming.

Good luck in your endeavors!

Well I have seen this come into play - I had someone who has a note in florida that was a non-owner occupied loan and the lender claims the borrower failed to make payments on this and attempted to record the deed in lieu.

I have never attempted to make a seller financing or any creative financing offer before so I am trying to get a starting point.Thank you!