In the market in which interest rates are still “affordable”, and demand is strong, it is likely that sub to or owner financing of a free and clear property would only take place if the subject property was not financable or the seller wanted a price significantly above market value.These type of transactions are significantly more prevalent in the commercial real estate world, especially when the subject property is a “special purpose” property like a marina, golf course, church, or event center.  

Go to your REIA events and ask around for the tax sale experts in your area.   

The property was located in the very heart of the city's annual Mardi Gras festivities; 1 block from the event's most revered parades.

If you are raising preferred equity and continuing to charge fees all the while raising money for your next fund and out there on the conference circuit speaking at events about your next fund and ignoring your investors.

We feel like it should be out of our hands in the event they start construction. 

I'd check out Facebook, meetup.com, and the events section here on BP.

I host a quarterly networking event in the Phoenix, AZ area that will go monthly later in the year.

I know there does not seem to be a strong presence on BP for people in the New River Valley area (Pulaski, Radford, Blacksburg, Roanoke) but I would like to try and get some type of networking event going (either in person or in an online group). 

We have an REI meetup starting in Lakeland in the second week of May, it is in the events here.

Check out the events and meet ups section on the forum for local events in your area.