It just sounds to me like he's looking to finance his improvement of the property.The bank isn't just going to figure the final value, hand over 80% of that, and hope for the best.

For me talking to a private investor... i just told him.. look im putting this other property i own up as collateral and i will pay you X% per month back on the loan, we shook hands and walked away.

The title company takes the cash from the buyer, pays off the original seller, pays off others with their hand out (county, etc.), keeps a little, and drops the rest in your lap.

Car buyers wanting to compare similar models need to visit several dealerships, so they need to be close to one another.On the other hand, an entrepreneur looking to set up a new hardware store, should look for an area under served by the competition or where new residential developments will be opening up.Speaking of ease-of-access, traffic patterns can also make a difference, especially near busy intersections.

I have the manpower to have this house rehabbed and back on the market in two months, hopefully sold in 4-6.What kind of offers would you make to your 'silent partner, hands off' investor?

Joshua Dorkin,When I clicked on the directory of companies, I noticed only a handful on the page.

Closest thing for 1-2 families is a certificate of occupancy and that's only when the ownership changes hands.

I was also interested in pursuing investments in that area as well, as I know the city like the back of my hand.

I've been working in different biochemistry labs for the past 5ish years and just like my career in science, I can do all the research I want, but I really only learn by getting my hands dirty and physically doing the work.

I only can remember a handful that started in bankruptcy, but 90%+ were in some stage of foreclosure.