Right now, we're growing our buyers list.

I did read somewhere that Hamilton Co. was one of the top 25 fastest growing counties in the nation.

We are about to grow like the SF mining town days.

This way you slowly grow your property portfolio and beneffit from low long term loan rates.

My 2nd mortgage (Heloc) is for $117,000 at .5% above prime (Payment $800 and growing).

My goal isn't necessarily building cash right now, but is growing wealth in the long term.

Having said that still owner financing could be a feasible option.Generally the consumer involved in a fsbo/owner financing arrangement will take better care of the property having an ownership interest.

Institutional lending is far too restrictive and time consuming, thus my need for an investment partner(s).Here is a description of my immediate need:Area: Aurora, IllinoisSales price: $125,000After repair value: $160-175,000 (CMA's from local agents)Repairs 90-95% completed by sellerClose: Tuesday, August 15 (one week from today)I have been working with an institutional lender on this but am running into "chain of title issues" because it was bought as a foreclosure by the current seller recently.

But how can do some dew diligence on the place. how can i find out how rent is doing or if the city is growing etc.

Institutional lending is far too restrictive and time consuming, thus my need for an investment partner(s).Here is a description of my immediate need:Area: Aurora, IllinoisSales price: $125,000After repair value: $160-175,000 (CMA's from local agents)Repairs 90-95% completed by sellerClose: Tuesday, August 15 (one week from today)I have been working with an institutional lender on this but am running into "chain of title issues" because it was bought as a foreclosure by the current seller recently.