“Nothing down” is a possible and legitimate way of structuring a real estate transaction, IF, there’s full disclosure to all parties involved and structure of the transaction is not merely a way to try to work around the problem of mortgage fraud.  

Jeffrey - A few suggestions: 1) The loan amount would be whatever LTV you lender can provide with the cash out loan.

Ford, Rocket mortgage, Beaumont hospitals and more.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

If you buy at 373k, you're probably paying around 2,200 a month in mortgage.

So if you are looking to meet agents, wholesalers, maybe a couple lenders, or some investors that have done a few flips or own a couple SFRs, you will find many people there.This isn't to say they are bad, but in the several dozens I have attended, they have not been worth my time, professionally or personally.  

Talk to a mortgage expert and look up local property managers.

this is somewhat true. depending on the size of the "skeleton". what we found from being in renovations for 8 years and new construction for the last 5 years nationally is that what actually makes the money is design, entitlement, land acquisition, etc. you can pull every lever in new construction. it's more active and you have all the control. if you don't make money it's your own fault. talk to any lender who looks at deals they would agree. banks prefer ground up at the regional level who see deals than existing renovations.

Call all the auction companies in your area and get on their mailing listing (make a personal contract with auctioneer associates - let them know that you are a buyer)  they will email you a list of up-coming foreclosure auctions.Your benefit by getting to the owner early, is that you may be able to 1.take over the mortgage by making up the back payments 2. get a deed signed, 3. take over the existing mortgage 4. advise the owner how to delay or stop the mortgage foreclosure 5.

I will reach out to a number of you for contacts on property managers and potential mortgage lenders.