The top half of the lower third of a market tends to give nice cash flow returns, so C+ to B- houses. 

The best part is it's free.

Thirdly, since you seem very knowledgeable in this area, can you come up with a few examples of how the financing could work if I were to purchase the deal? 

The party will no doubt be a good time. 

I've read the book twice so far, working on a third time.

The best part is they tell you to get your credit card limits raised to join.  

However, my lawyer pointed out the lender does not allow the transfer to the third party/LLC and transfer could cause an acceleration of the debt (requiring me to pay the entire debt on demand).

Perhaps you want to put together a big presentation and obviously have your homework done before you make the presentation.My third option is potentially using the equity you have in your home or in other properties to purchase the asset.I wish you the best of luck, what are metrics you have on this deal?

As far as a favor goes -- we had already flipped two properties, and were working on the third.  

I Third the Chuck Vonderhaar suggestion