Has anyone had, or know of anyone that has had, experience with funding from Seed Capital?

The seed is a great idea. 

Not to nit-pick the house but to connect with them somewhat on why they want to sell the house and also to subtlely plant seeds to let them know they aren't going to get a retail price for the property.

None of that matters once the "pit bull" seed is planted.Thanks for any info or advice.

)", if you mean you want to own some mini-storage and apartment buildings and live off the income, then your focus should be on earning the money you need to seed those investments.

In startup land the idea guy is a running joke unless s/he has the network to bring in the seed money, has the operational talent to run a company, or the technical talent to build the product.

I've down this before...in my case I gave it away but you could potentially sell the above ground pool use those funds for any river sand, sod or seed that you would have to purchase to fill in the yard.

As an investor, I have only two rules I follow:1 - Under no circumstances, ever, spend your own "seed" money.

You could potentially achieve your goals if you can gather a little more seed money up front.

This is a great time to ask questions, determine the back story facts and circumstances of the family's financial situation and perhaps plant some seeds that can be harvested when the family is ready to sell.Offering to buy the property with the contents (after the family members have picked through any sentimental or value items) allows the family to move on without the emotional experience of watching the $150 crystal vase that was given as a Christmas present be tagged and sold for $1.00.