Perhaps more detail will entice folks as not much is laid out. 

I've been reading a book about real estate investing and the author who shall remain nameless makes a brilliant recommendation when buying REO properties. However I am unsure whether the recommendations are ethical or...

They want $90 for it and it is worth about 89"This could be as simple as: walk away.Or it could mean that they looked up similar houses in the area and decided that their place only needed a "minimal" amount of work, so they put a minor discount on the property; say $97k average for similar places, so they think $90k should entice buyers.You need to clarify what "worth" means, for us and yourself.1. 

Still, it's an enticing market.

Hi all-I am trying to entice a homeowner who is in default to sell their property and their property is up for auction.  

I know a fair amount of JV players in California and some who would consider Colorado if the deal was enticing enough.  

I normally wouldn't consider spending this much on my first rental/flip, but owner financing is so enticing.

Free is often a very enticing price.

If your monthly expenses will be less with this property then that in itself makes it an enticing deal.

The question that I'm finding most interesting in this scenario is "how do you entice a private lender, or what do the numbers typically need to look like to entice a private lender in order for a money investor to bite on the deal?"