Second, I was told my windows are too small in the basement to be considered a bedroom and will need to be enlarged for egress.  

But, contrary to what many say here on BP, there are some techniques and information relating to REI that are not readily available just by reading here on BP.  

The request for new information, or a new technique or strategy is a common one, especially among newer investors. 

Understanding RE fundamentals (which is not on this site) will make what is discussed on BP much clearer and will give you confidence in applying techniques investors use.

If you're just starting out I, personally, would advise you to get a few transactions under your belt before branching out into "creative" financing unless you have a mentor familiar with those techniques to show you the intricacies.

Use the taxi cab technique and try to keep them ahead of the meter.

Learn the techniques and build the system and you will succeed.These boards are here for your questions, so as long as you participate you will get responses to your questions.

Direct marketing techniques andIndirect marketing techniques.Direct involves going to the note holders themselves and making contact.

They then usually list the property through a realtor.A short sale is a technique in which the seller still owns the property but is normally behind on payments or facing foreclosure.

I wasn't having a go at your techniques, facts and figures...we all need to o the homework.I was merely saying that, there is always a deal happening, whether it be at the low or high end of the market.