How did you add value to the deal?

Start systematically reaching out to these businesses to let them know you are a buyer and give them your criteria.  

If it's not selling, you need to lower the price.

Could I fund the purchase using a bridge loan with the assumption to sell my existing home ($1.5M)? 

I would get rid of that immediately.Second, I would ensure your rules are clear, in writing, attached to the lease, and posted in locations where the occupants can't possibly miss them.

You need to find out exactly what you bid on.

I have decided to look into a heloc, I'm a bit newer into realest state investing, I have completed a couple of fix%flips this year, I currently use hard money for the purchase with 10% down and I cover 100% of the rehab, with that said even just doing a couple of homes at a time, I find myself around 200k out of pocket, I think it would be a bit easier on myself and wife if we utilized a heloc vs just cash, my primary should appraise around 1.1m and my mortgage is 640k, I'm looking at pulling about 250k for a heloc, I don't want to refi the home and cash out as I only want to pay interest on funds as I use them ( I know I won't always be using the heloc cash) Any advice or even knowledge for people in a similar situation, and anyone have a referral for a Heloc?

I have already talked to a private lender of mine that tentatively agreed to lend on the deal.

Purchase price: $76,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Bought a foreclosure to fix and rent.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.