Proper has gone up to $8500! 

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

We are either too busy or have no desire to perform the functions of the servicer.

I need to learn how to leverage equity in my property, how to improve cash flow, how to improve my property, understand book-keeping, create the right structures to limit liability, create the proper structures for tax, and learn how to find deals.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

To answer some of your other questions in general about Huntsville, there are almost no basements here, and you never want a pool for a rental unless its an STR, which are now forbidden here without proper zoning and permitting.  

So, if things do go sideways, it's much harder to negotiate your way through.And, provided your loan is structured properly and closed with a competent title agent, I see no greater risk working with a private lender than with a traditional one.

In saying that, the redemption period only exists if proper notice is actually given to the IRS by the foreclosing trustee.

Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

He goes into detail on how to properly screen potential team members to find the best ones.All the best!