Ideally we are looking to purchase these properties, but we are certainly interested in joint-venturing or providing cleanup work for the owners as well if they would not be interested in selling the property.In an effort to help search for these properties, I was hoping to connect with a local real estate broker, who could help keep an eye out for these types of properties, compensated for by a finder's fee % of the profit if a cleanup deal goes through. 

You want someone that is constantly buying.

That's why you see here a constant recommendation to see an attorney, which you are.

FNMA does constantly ask, initially, for above market value in their shorts, just like they do their REO's.

If you are doing a joint venture with the partner, the disclose that and both of you go on the loan.

Line by line for Pro-Forma:Repairs are 5% rent Cap ex is a constant based on the specifics of our marketVacancy is calculated based on our current rate of 3%Cap rate is rent - all expenses other than mortgage divided by total cost of the house (price+closing).

Also you probably want your lease to say jointly and severally liable for the rent, both for the tenant and cosigners.

Now, I manage 12 websites for the Centers for Disease Control and we're working constantly to make sure the sites are optimized for the targeted keywords.

We have been successful so far, HOWEVER my personal credit has been severely damaged in the process, due to constantly asking for credit increases and almost maxing out my cards while on a project.I don't mind using my credit cards for rehabs at all, but at the same time I would like to get my credit score to something respectable again. 

There are people on here that lend money and do joint ventures.