Private money is my main source of funding for my flips.

I've been using www.erentpayment.com for several years, and their excellent customer service and multitude of features makes it a great deal for $3 per transaction. 

I am just learning of all the sources of Non-conventional financing through bigger pockets.

Sounds almost like an infomercial.From a google search... http://www.newamericanfunding.com/new-american-funding-featured-on-ken.aspx

I don't think the kitches are all that taste specific, and thye have some nice luxery features like glass front cabinets and country kitchen sinks.I don't do much staging past very clean and move-in ready, but I don't think I would use Ikea furniture for staging.

Just curious how many of you consider this your primary source of income?

Thanksdirect mail is definitely NOT a waste of time. however in my experience, most homeowners in foreclosure want to keep their home.there are tons of motivated sellers NOT in foreclosure. don't lock on that as the ONLY source of deals out there. to answer the 2nd part of your question- if there's a good amount of equity the homeowner can refinance to save their loan. where's your competitive advantage?

Use the search feature to find some of them.

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I don't trust his opinion over a single environmental research scientist.Also, I find it hard to believe that the majority of the scientific community (except for a small faction of Scientists who are continually recycled through Fox News and YouTube documentaries)Many of these scientists are that are featured work for Washington think tanks funded by Exxon mobile....The Biggest Company on Earth....several such as Dr.