Most of us work remotely nationwide. 

The condo originally sold for $125K, had an outstanding mortgage balance of over $100K, bank foreclosed, no other bidders showed up.

I am a buy and hold investor and I am trying to build up my portfolio.The deal has roughly $160,000 of outstanding debt but mortgage payments for 2019 are around $850.

I would benefit from some sweat equity, being able to self manage, being able to leverage my assets much greater, being able to benefit from San Diego’s historically outstanding RE appreciation. 

Originally posted by @Eric Wallet:Shoe dog... 2 thumbs upI agree.. outstanding book! 

I would love some recommendations on credible hard money lenders in St.Louis, MO or lenders that lend nation wide.

@William Langley you are on the right track, but I'd do a little more analysis, the 1% rule is too broad to be applied nationwide so see what works in your area. 

Get a good eviction lawyer to do this, it may cost more, but they know what they are doing and it will be quicker.I'd also call all the utility companies to see whose name is on those accounts and ensure that bills are not outstanding as some of them will be attached to the house meaning the owner will be responsible for them. 

The terms of the seller financing were outstanding.

We were lucky to find an outstanding contractor who was a joy to work with.