If you want something that looks nice Article and Castlery have some great looking stuff without breaking the bank too bad ($2-3K range).

Common sources of such properties include:Foreclosures: Homes that have been repossessed by banks due to non-payment.Distressed Properties: Homes that are in poor condition and need a lot of work.Auctions: Properties sold at auction for below market value.Off-market Deals: Properties that aren't listed on the MLS but are available for sale through direct outreach or networking.The key is to buy a property at a price low enough to ensure that even after renovations, the home will appraise for a higher value.2.

;(- if as-is value is less then the balance on the mortgage + arears OOOPS you need to have the owner work with the bank, you as the investor buyer AND a short sales expert often an agent work the tedious and usually failing short sale process. 

But that honestly looks like it is all set up to try and be a banking solution (ie, get as many users keeping money in BaseLane's bank accounts so they can make that sweet sweet float on the interest.

Quote from @Marc Winter: Marc, that explains why I'm not getting any traction on my topic!

Alternatively, if the bank ( assuming there is a bank) is fine with it, you could negotiate a credit and escrow the funds to be released after you do it yourself.  

We are not too strapped for cash, but it always seems better to have more in the bank than less.

Please explain, thank you!

I would also explain that if it happens again that they may be responsible for some or all of the cost.

I have a bank locally that will use DOT as collateral for loans.