It's an endless list of concerns and I'm betting it's over priced, they usually are.

Speculators use these highly leveraged instruments to make bets.

Agreed J Scott, and I bet what the appraiser will say is that the comps used were most similar to the subject.

Now if you're asking him to go in on stuff with you, then all bets are off.

Seconds can be made by the municipality eco. dev. dept.You can bet that NPs will take the lion's share of CDBG funds and HUD allocations but private parties also have access in your economic development zones.Probably the easiest way to tie gov. funds with private money is simply to piggy back the financing.

I'll update you guys on my journey.

Depending on your market area and cash reserves private funding may be your best bet overall to extend your reach.

Best bet is to sell it to a non FHA buyer.

Implications of any particular strategy can have unforeseen consequences.Since your ex is unwilling to contribute money to the sale, your best bet may be to rent the house out to cover the mortgage, insurance and taxes, and wait for rising values to bail you out.

If they ask what it is, explain it to them.I bet the tenants leave in the middle of the night in that area.....