LOL, No, I don't like that idea from several fronts.Seller financing.....means the lender is not a lending institution.....means they are mortals!

I'd contact any mortal regardless of how nice their property is, but the nicer the better usually. :)

I have interest in starting some community initiatives in the area including one to combat the infant mortality issue in the area, and another to help with resume development and interview skills.

Just come across as serious able and capable about buying a house in cash.Now, to  make this a fair post to all the yellow letter business owners out there...This is what you SHOULD do.Send 200 YL, 200 postcards 200 printed letters.. and stack up the results.Honestly I would send 2000 each, but you are just a  mere mortal still.Wait till you become a God like me and then we will talk numbers.FOR PETE'S SAKE: KNOW how to run an experiment.Call back rate means NOTHING!!!!!!

I understand some kid's today have this notion there born with all knowledge in the universe up there wazoo, but for us "mere-mortals" time leveraging, such as acquiring the decades of knowledge of others, is a COMMON practice of the highly successful.

Silly mortal!

All mortals borrow on a recourse basis at a bank. :)

The reason I am asking is, that I did try it when I was still a little mortal.

Back in the day when I was still a little mortal, I was terrified too.What if someone calls and asked me what if the 3 network capital 0.4 APR Blue smurfs Mortgage depreciation on my house gets nullified and the bank implodes on my matured mortgage interest rates BBQ Pork chops?

I have seen people who have experienced the sudden unexpected passing of their loved ones struggle with their own fears of mortality and death, so my humble advice is to honor your father by living your life how you want and chasing your dreams/goals, whether that means building upon his estate (and assimilating it into yours) or selling to work with a new slate.