However they are slow and they will do their research to determine valuesWhoever the taxing authority is, they will look at the value of the property in its current condition, then subtract foreclosure costs, marketing and closing costs to arrive at a net value to them.

The better option is for the Seller to pay your closing costs.

I have always been a stellar tenant, always recieve my deposit back never ever have left any place I've resided at without making it look like it did or as close to when I received it.

I would check out the blog article 17 Questions to Ask an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent.After you have your questions ready, I'd recommend using BiggerPockets Agent Finder to match with a local, investor-friendly real estate agent who can help you find, analyze, and close your next deal.

They don't do credit checks so the new notes closed are at 15%.

I'm definitely bias, but Nevada is a close by state with lots of benefits (proximity being a big one). 

I have a very odd situation:I basically bought a house for a friend of mine about a year ago and gave him a 5% interest only loan for the entire purchase/closing/renovation costs.Both he and I would like him to get more permanent financing.But, he does not have a social security number. 

Also read a bunch of books and watch a bunch of podcasts.  

Close to where the new Westside Park will be.So, in conclusion, there are options?

This didn't get me to my goal of retiring by 40, but close.