I do have a third method being cash out refi the property that was renovated, however I am a bit hesitant on this one because I do want to wait another 2 years for a shopping center to be built to be able to get a better appraisal.I'm sure for people who have been in the game for a while, something like this has occurred before.

That said, while it is certainly true the conditioning served FB in terms of selling their product, it was also a necessary and effective method to make sure every person took the most out of the weekend as possible.

., no heat in winter, no adequate plumbing) or something minor (the toilet roll holder fell off the wall).Gail

In other words, if you analyze 10 deals using the same methodology and relative estimates and they all come out +/- 12% cap, then I would say that your method is consistent and can be used as a baseline to compare  your actual  purchase to. 

I am looking for methods for searching properties for every doument recorded against a property , e.g, deeds, morgages , contractor liens , tax liens , foreclosure fillings, ect. 

I also have a method I use to distress floors which people love. 

Finance is not something you are going to structure, the structures all fall under law, in one way or another, you won't be able to "structure" anything that is not covered by law.Exceptions come into play with partners in a business entity, but you have to find those partners privately or seek legal advice in following exceptions and/or structured methods, such as crowdfunding or special provisions under the SEC Regulations. 

What method are you using to identify properties and make offers?

I'm a plumbing contractor if you have any questions on plumbing just ask.

In the process I have learned much about restoration, plumbing and flooring and creative ways to keep my tenants happy while thier home is torn apart and repairmen in and out all day.