As someone who deals and talks to real Private Lenders (small shops run by a guy who lends his own capital and doesn't use big box), they have a hard and fast business model that produces the rate of return they need to remain profitable and curb the risk on their cash.So the best product for a budding fix and flip investor is the bridge loan which includes acquisition money and construction money. 

That may not be your motive right now. 

But young, broke, and hungry lots of times has the future in their eyes, their motivated and determined.   

1031 exchange from a sale of a rental property plus HELOC to fund the remaining.

Long term Texas should remain strong for multiple strategies. 

You may consider terminating the lease depending on how much time remains, your skills, the legal system, and other factors.Based on what you've said, I am concerned there's someone else occupying the home or something else is going on.

You buy the right to collect the remaining amount left on the defaulted mortgage.Once you have the mortgage note you have a few options to move forward.

I believe all of the remaining clients following me to my independent company shows that the bulk of the value of the company that I shared with her, was based on my contributions.

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

For example:existing mortgage: $50kcurrent rate: 3%home value: $200knew mortgage rate: 6%Can I take over the $50k at 3%, then get a new mortgage for the remaining $150k at 6%?