More than one well-meaning person with good intentions, in fact, without even hurting anyone, has gone away for an inadvertent Ponzi scheme.Do an internet search on "raising private money" to find people who teach that stuff.

When we asked for pro rated he said that would double it and so he would want to raise the purchase price $1000. 

I would pretty much immediately raise the rent even with the risk of losing that tennant.

I like most of what you said buy why don't you learn legal ways to raise money and forming Partnerships and buy apartment complexes? 

I've been looking into auctions but not sure how to raise capital.

I think you should raise your rate to 5.5%...maybe higher?

I was born and raised here in Broward County.

Determined to change the constraints of my financial barriers, enthralled by doing my absolute best to solve the problems put in front of me by these wonderful homeowners (except for Willie, He was NOT so wonderful) that need relief, that need a "pass go collect 200 dollars" card.

I think you wait or HELOC it, take out and payoff any credit card debt.

Won't be surprised if the property was price a bit lower than market value.He should have disclosed it on the listing but they don't really have to..I won't be surprised if he gives you a call and tells you that he has more offers and raise your stakes..