@Paul Daniels those are the two methods most often used, but if you do not want to go conventional or hard money, you would either have to go with private financing, or using some personal lines of credit you may have.

Neighbor (N) gave notice, you cured. 

I am interested to hear people's advice on either of these approaches, or even the possibilities of teaming up with a private investor to help with a portion of the down payment.

Also, I'm in a very small private real estate investment group that is looking at purchasing property this year.

Landlord should have the right to visit the property if giving notice 48 hours in advanced.9.

Also I noticed you do 1031 exchanges for NC is that correct?

And what's the going rate for private money if I decide to go down that route and try to engage other investors.Learning every day and I LOVE IT!

Send me a private message and we can get you started right away. 

Also are their any Private money lenders or Hard money that you would recommend in the Chattanooga, TN Area?

Great question Patrick.I was driving for $$ in my market and noticed owner neglect (high grass, damaged masonry, etc.).