If it is offered as stated in the note, that then takes the flavor of non-recourse financing and that can be predatory dealing (without a borrower realizing future consequences).

Each area has it's own little flavor and appeal, so you can always find pretty much anything you are looking for property wise.  

At it's core, real estate investment (in all of it's flavors) is a people business.

Then buy some if those flavor injecting needles that you use for marinating meat.

The seminar that @Mary B. mentioned are at this next link: http://www.officeofphiladelphiasheriff.com/en/real-estate/upcoming-seminarsTax lien sales at a Pennsylvania sheriff sale come in two flavors - "subject to" and "free and clear"; tax lien sales from the County Tax Claim Bureau also come in those two flavors, but differ as to redemption rights and when a deed is issued to the buyer.So, you want to be sure that your bid will be for a tax lien that you really want.

Its great to hear all of the different flavors of investing here on BP.

I'd like to know more about what flavor or real estate and what area... before making a referral. 

This brings the flavor of the onions into the meat as well as the broth.

HARD MONEY LENDERS COME IN ALL FLAVORS,IM A BIG PROPONET ON MAXIMUM LEVERAGE,THEIR ARE HARD MONEY LENDERS THAT WILL LEND 100% FINANCING UP TO 65% OF THE ARV,ANOTHER WAY YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GAIN MAXIMUM LEVERAGE IS TO HAVE THE SELLER HOLD A 10% AND YOU PUT DOWN 10%,THIS ALLOWS YOU TO REDUCE YOUR OUT OF POCKET COSTS,USING FINANCING YOUR WAY TO WEATH STRATERGIES ALLOW YOU TO MOVE VERY QUICKLY IN ACCUMULATING YOUR REAL ESTATE FORTUNE  

Unfortunately, the old woman was moved to a nursing home and died shortly afterwards.The second one wasn't an issue.This one Mehran is talking about has a complication.So short sales come in all flavors.