Calculating ROI from rehab is much easier than building a full pro-forma (which should include your taxes, as those are regular and repeating expenses).

After spending a lot of time and money on unworkable an outdated programs, books and videos that claimed to teach the "secrets" of the investment gurus, BP has helped me realize that there really are no secrets or push-button shortcuts to REI.   

You could also take on an equity partner in the deal with both of you on the loan, or at least the partner with the down on the loan with the other partner quit claimed to title after.

You're thinking from a regular home buyer perspective.

Search engines like regular updates so that is a win-win for you.I hope that helped and wasn't info you already knew.

That's where the claim most likely should be.

Found his mothers name and called her up, house wasn't vacant, she claimed he lived in the basement and was fixing the place up.Lot of times you can find the info for free but you have to have the time.

I'm really hoping you are on the deed for the property, or have some other legal support for your claims.

Do you think it would be better for me to put down what money I have and get a regular loan?

More established brokers and agents will have regular clients for traditional buy and sell that have a higher close rate and getting paid with less risk.The investors meeting you might find an agent willing to take it on.