All:I've got a seller-financed note holder that says she is interested in taking a lump sum.

Are you paying cash and looking for a lot of equity so you can negotiate at low prices or are you interested in taking over existing loans (subject to the existing financing) or buying with owner financing?  

Watching people walk in, take two steps, spin right around and walk out the door was almost comical.I talked to ServePro and Service Master about treating for the smell. 

Reach out if you would like I will fill you in.  Take

I explained I wasn't interested in "taking a ride up with him", the home has been uninhabited for nearly 6 years in a harsh ND climate, it has some mold and minor water damage, some asbestos tile, the tax assessment for mowing and snow removal annually is 1200$ not including all other associated carrying costs and that I already have a relationship with the home owner and they are willing to amend the purchase agreement and close... easy peasy.  

I would be interested in taking a look at the details of this project if its something you are not interested in.

Alante,First of all; Congratulations in taking that first step forward.

I have $10k in personal Cash that I have set away - but I do have $300k in equity in my home therefore I feel comfortable in taking out a HELOC of up to $150k to buy a property. $10k may seem like chump change but thats when I was looking at single family homes in the $30k-40k range.

If you can break this up in to sub $2500 you might be able to expense this year 1..http://www.miller-financial.com/irs-increases-de-m...I also wonder if there are any other options or considerations in taking a personal residence and making it a rental and then moving it back.

. $1M is well within the range of several top crowdfunding portals.If you're interested in taking a look at potential crowdfunding options, shoot me a PM!