Needless to say my son doesn't share the same vision; yet!

Read and talk with people all the time.Patience and long-term vision are not great strengths of the younger generation, but your energy, enthusiasm and talents will take you far if you equip yourself with an adequate education.

My business Vision Home Acquisitions LLC is currently looking to purchase any type homes in Philadelphia.  

If I am not realizing some vision of my own, I lose all interest.

I've half-heartedly looked into the Real Estate Investors Association of Greater Cincinnati, but now that I have a house and more of a vision of what I am going for, I want to pursue that with greater intent. 

My goal and vision is to invest in distressed properties that needs repairs and hold them for passive income.

With the private debt guys it tends to be conversational, you can turn a no into a yes if the deal is good enough, at most banks computers and algorithms are making the decisions so there isnt much "vision" (not sure if thats the right word).

Start with your vision, then plot a course to get there.

Hard money won't either since it will only provide a bridge for a few months to a few years.If your only vision is to buy low under Contract for Deed and resell higher, you might contact the heir(s) and determine what one's plans are.

In an ideal situation—which definitely rewards and is largely the product of vision, strategic planning, and forethought—one would avoid saving a few nickels today at the expense of saving dollars tomorrow.