I have private lenders targeted but was waiting for the first real deal to use as a tool when pitching to my lenders for the first time.Thanks for all the input!

Pre-purchase I am able to use a variety of free online tools to dig through the data and get an accurate ARV that I have then had confirmed by a realtor.

If you know something is getting close to the end of it's useful life, you can adjust your purchase price to allow for it later (also makes a great bargaining tool!)

I would approach him/her by email and see what their response is.If they tell you that they're not interested, then contact your title company or find another more creative title company and ask if that will be acceptable to them.Then utilize it as your negotiation tool with the bank, that there're some questions in regards to the bankruptcy (but don't tell them that you've got it completely figured out)

Frankly, that website has red flags to me, some good information, but I also look to the meat of the agendas, techniques and methods and the equity stripping is in far left field, filing false liens, with entities not at arm's length can be trouble, it is not a tool to employ, hit bankruptcy court and you won't be looking at just state laws or assumptions or local politics from the bench.

rentometer.com seems like a good tool as it asks what your rent is before displaying rents in your area.

Try ZOHO CRM.

Seems that the attitude is that oh, seller financing that's just another RE tool to use as if it's a real estate thing.

The Google Docs software allows you to create, update and share access to files which and is compatible with Microsoft formats.For example we have an assistant help with CRM.

I find it all so incredibly interesting to learn about and want to start applying the tools I have and put them into action.Although I am eager to get going as soon as possible, I do have a few limitations and have had some set backs when it comes to income available as well as credit history for loan/mortgage approval.I have been doing a lot of reading about lease options, lease purchases, notes, partnering with an investor, purchasing without a bank loan...I am wondering if there is anyone who can help with some insight who may have gone this route or found themselves in a similar situation as me who could offer some advice on the best way for me to get started.Thanks so much!