It's more a case of bigger volume buyers getting them as part of pools and then trying to unload them.I actually think it would be a great business model, same as credit card debt etc.

Your 'sphere of influence' or whatever needs to know you are looking to help a seller unload their home burden.  

Nor might it sound hard to get a bank to unload a money-hemorrhaging architectural marvel that sat vacant for years.”

It looks like the program is aimed at for-profit entities unloading disadvantaged properties to a 501(c)3 charity at better than FMV assuming FMV is based on a distressed sale appraisal and not want the property could fetch in perfect market conditions.

Ditto builders warehouse for cabinets, Forrest for lumber and doors, and Carpet Depot for flooring.

I have a few properties in IL, looking to unload.

If you plan to return to the property or unload it as soon as you financially can, an LLC may not be worth it.

It's an 1880's home and everything I've read says they used pine and the lumber store said it was either pine or fir so I'm guessing it's pine.

If it is not in a desirable area, I mean Austin, Denver, West Coast towns, NYC and appreciation annual rate the next 5 years is <10% I will not hesitate to unload it.

That is IF I have the funds to afford the skyrocketed prices of lumber POST COVID.