However, this method often fails because it doesn't account for operating costs.

You say you are aware of the risks, but NJ and NY sheriff sales have the same buyers at all dockets.

Seems like Zillow tried the same thing and failed. https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/t...

@Paul Amegatcher I read your explanation of a "Zombie Foreclosure/Property" which was leaning more towards advice for the Buyer. 

.- **Providing an Interactive Experience:** You can add features like virtual tours, video walkthroughs, neighborhood guides, and even drone footage to give potential buyers a deeper feel for the property.- **Capturing Leads:** These pages often have lead capture forms, so you can follow up with those who show interest.

That satisfies the requirement that the seller and buyer be the same for your 1031s.Once you own the property as tenants in common you can either form an LLC and contribute the property into the LLC in exchange for membership interests respective to the amount you are contributing. 

I’ve heard from others it is still a ough thing to get lending on.The suggested way that bankers have given me is to have the end buyer apply for the loan and we build the house for them.

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If in Texas, a lease purchase option longer than 180 days without consent from the lender to receive payment from the tenant/buyer is not possible.Also, you can assume the obligations of a VA loan -- it is a non-qualified assumption - meaning the lender is not qualifying or approving of the assumption. 

Percent of UPB is fairly irrelevant as the buyer will be purchasing the note for cash flow and the rate of return would be his/her major concern