Of course, nobody forces you to tell a potential partner to tell the truth about what you're going to do with the proceeds of the sale.

I dont want to get a loan for more than the true sales value of the property but I would like to get atleast the normal amount back for the money I have put into it. 

How is a text or call to a homeowner who is advertising their property for sale considered an unsolicited contact?

The sales team is very responsive.  

Well, how much is the lot for sale for?

Today its nothing one sale maybe 4 in a year in a mid west market..

Moreover, I would recommend prioritizing a W2 position over 1099 self-employment/sales for two reasons.

;(- if as-is value is less then the balance on the mortgage + arears OOOPS you need to have the owner work with the bank, you as the investor buyer AND a short sales expert often an agent work the tedious and usually failing short sale process. 

Even better, I might be able to snag it well under market value since it's an estate sale that's been sitting on the market for nearly 200 days.Here’s the challenge: while I could afford to purchase the property under market value, I’d be stretching my budget thin to cover the mortgage during the period I’d be remodeling the basement to make it rentable.

With record low inventory and sales transactions there's no low hanging fruit.In this market we think the best opportunities are value-add (BRRRR'ish), zoning changes allowing density (ADUs), or seller financing deals (buy a lower rate).