He has been very instrumental in helping me to acquire my first properties as I am a fairly new investor as well!!!

If a tax investor filed for deed, that makes it sound like redemption period is over and the tax cert or similar instrument foreclosed.  

I was wrapping up a basement finish on my sister's house and getting an instrument rating for my flying, which are two very time consuming activities.  

Since then I haven't really been actively looking and the prequal letter is only good for 90 days I think.I am meeting with a bunch of lenders over the next few weeks to see who has the best rates and financial instruments that can help me with this project.I REALLY want to 203k it but I don't know how feasible it is.

In NH, our legislative liaison with NHREIA was instrumental in getting the state law amended.

@Mike CostelloYou could google Fannie Mae note and security instrument Those are standard templates and could be done by yourselves for free.

During the previous year, I had listened to the BP Podcast religiously on my commute to and from work, which was instrumental in giving me the confidence to move forward with buying.

This site has been instrumental for me and like you, hate to ask for help.

Not to mention it is a cash like instrument making it extremely liquid. 

If that answer is yes, you should have an instrument that is safe from taxes.