The neighbors weren't exactly inviting either - loud car stereos with vulgar music blaring, kids screaming everywhere, people driving by yelling stuff out the window, etc.

Sam,You can drive by, but I doubt the home owner will invite you in order to take a look around.Joe Gore

Expect delays even after the government reopens due to the lack-log in 4506 requests submitted during the shutdown.Government programs, such as FHA, VA and USDA loans, which require numerous documents, will be delayed.

I can easily give proof of funds and point to the numerous houses we've closed with all cash to assuage concerns.

We purchased a list of people in our area that have acted as private lenders recently, and before I send them our inquiry letters (introducing them to us so that we can perhaps meet for lunch to meet), I have a question...When sending mailers out to absentee owners of single family residence (to see if they want to sell), I was taught to make the envelope look like a personal invitation to a birthday party or something, to get them to open it.For a letter to a prospective private lender, though, what approach would is best, relatively speaking?

@Elisha KellerMistakes are too numerous to remember.

I've personally had some success already in putting major money back into the pockets or budget of numerous house flippers.

Not the least expensive options, but they are there and numerous.

Thanks for the invite Al!

That is something I am not familiar with.Hey Bert your invitation sounds like a goodtime.