I did a quick search and and portfolio loan I thought was when a mortgage company didn't sell it off but held it in their portfolio but rates are higher 

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With a project such as this, you may want to move quickly but strategically.

In return, you strive to keep the property well maintained and address concerns quickly.

One of my next steps is to run a teaser Craigslist ads to determine how quickly and how much response you get.  

Also, when you ask questions, like trying to get some quotes, they'll respond quickly.

That is, negotiate the best deal you can, then put them under contract with the right of entry, right to market, and a contingency such as contingent upon successful 3rd party assignment, then take each property to public auction and flip them for quick lump sum profits.

A few have even tried it on their own and quickly came back to me.  

Hi BP,I have a quick question about partnerships,I know there is a lot of info on here about LLCs and partnerships, but I always walk away a little unclear after reading. 

Then I have a guy that does the install for me he real reasonable and quick.