Big believer into making dreams into reality.

Like you have mentioned, Lexington has seen increased growth consistently over the years (I believe since the 1800's and even during the financial collapse).

It comes off as self centered to believe that after knowingly breaking a contract that you are somehow being wronged here.

I’m an investor and have been for several decades and please believe that being forwarned you should be forarmed...

There is the 20% federal tax credit, then an additional 20% that the state matches and, I believe, the tax credits are transferable. 

And I would recommend visiting your property in person at least a couple of times, to make sure everything is looking the way you believe it should be.Regarding investing in single-family homes versus the two crowdfunding platforms you mentioned or the S&P 500: in my opinion, the best option is to have a diversified portfolio.

Oil, timber, etc).

Account Closed I don’t believe that violates anything with FHA as they do allow for what is called border income - if you rent bedrooms out.

Just kiddin'.Anyone going through foreclosure has several things going on: 1) They are under a lot of stress, 2) Everybody is mailing to them and knocking on their door, 3) They are embarrassed, 4) They feel helpless, 5) They have the belief that winning the lotto will bail them out at the last minute, 6) It's the bank's fault, 7) This can't be happening to them, 8) They don't want to sell, 9) The house (even though it has a leaky roof and hasn't been kept up) is worth more than market price, 10) Believe you are there to take advantage of them, 11) Believe the government should do more to protect them, 12) Believe that their payments reduce the principal directly proportionate to their payment (Have no concept of compound interest, what Einstein called "the 8th wonder of the world"). 13) They can file a Chapt 13 bankruptcy at the last minute and keep the house if they have income, 14) They will wait until the day before the sale and call you if none of the other solutions work.Your opening comment should be " I buy houses in the area and I was wondering if you or someone you know might be interested in selling".

Also, I believe you can raise funds from friends and family without them being accredited, if I’m FB friends with someone would that make it ok for them to use my $?