I know lending institutions have foreclosure lists as well.

For those who have run or participated in referral programs, what strategies have you found most effective?

should regulations target the big institutional buyers? 

Their coaching program pricing appears to be reasonable compared to other programs, that lures you in then upsells participants to their 50-60K packages. 

It's also possible to participate in a 721 exchange where you might transfer the capital into an investment vehicle such as a syndication if you still wanted to participate in the real estate game without the tax hit.

@Waylon Zook , I have and at least the institutions I requested service required 2 years business taxes, and a few other items.

Hello Everyone,I purchased my NACA home more than 5 years ago, and I obtained a HELOC on my home last year.The financial institution that approved and funded my HELOC was fully aware of the NACA Lien on my home and continued with the process either way.Also, I am not in violation of the occupancy requirements.What would NACA's actions be?

The Garn - St Germain Act was originally intended to prohibit Federally Insured institution or Federally guaranteed loans from being non assumable.  

I've read that I should open a business savings and checking at a local institution - particularly for the security deposits.  

Property does not qualify for institutional financing2.