I can say this particular seller also is looking for a property w/in 30 minutes of (the middle between massanutten and harrisonburg), so 30 minutes from there is where he is looking and wants a fixer upper or not, but is willing to pay 300k cash for an off market property.

Another interesting fact: Ford Bronco sales surged 24% after the famous "chase". 

What are some unconventional creative financing strategies you've personally used or encountered in real estate investing that led to unexpected success, and what lessons did you learn from those experiences?

Going to court could be long and expensive, and even if you win, enforcing it might be tough.

It's a huge win, and I admit, at the top end in terms of outcomes.Most deals are leaving $5,000 - $15,000 post-refinance but still nicely cash flowing.In short, yes, there's a lot of opportunity in Detroit but you really need to understand the market or work with folks that do.I'd be happy to chat with you or anyone else looking at the market there.

And stop trolling, it's not cute, it doesn't win view's, it will win you ban's.

If you win out a lien in her house.  

When those elements align, it gives you a buffer to handle the inevitable challenges that come with a fix and flip or hold.The entry price, especially, is such a game-changer—it can turn even a tricky project into a win if it’s favorable enough.You have to be able to put together all the moving parts, and make all the planets align! 

To quote a famous politician, "Don't".  

So it's really a win-win.