After this fiasco with a landlord, and the fact that our family has grown over the years, we dont want to rent, but at the same time we cant qualify for traditional financing either.

Usually those that are active in community events are more likely to offer recommendations, plus they know more people than you can imagine, which only broadens the reach of your marketing.I hope that helps and maybe gives you some ideas on how to get out of the traditional "newsletter marketing cycles" as I call them.Adam 

The point is there are other "non-traditional" options that you can use.Again, rectify up your personal finances and you will be in a much better position.

And that is a problem, if your goal is investment as it is traditionally defined, rather than a job operating a rental housing concern.I have a modest little house that rents for $1200 in my newest lease.  

Note investing definitely takes a little bit more savvy than traditional investing, but if you are willing to put in the time and educate yourself on it, the returns can be great.

With Homesearch, and most other auction co.s, the property is Not available to buy through the MLS, traditionally. 

Should this deed in lieu have an impact on his ability to get a traditional bank loan for his own home? 

Then tonight the last room to finish I noticed the drywall was taped at the seams but none of the screw holes were done and the cover for the mud bucket was no where to be found!

Have traditional lender lined up but you usually have to wait 6 months for cash out talk with your local lenders for solutions or partner with a family member as a last resort

As an investor you get paid for making 'business decisions' and being a strategic thinker; not to being stuck in the mud doing paperwork, pulling plat maps off microfiche, and compiling due diligence documents.