Also, what size is the lot?

You could learn about self directed IRA's and approach people that you know who have nice sized retirement funds and tell them how they could earn 10% on their money by becoming a private lender on a house that you want to buy and flip.

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Thanks Bill, So what do you think about this...if I find an investor who will pay cash for the property (say 350K) and I serve as a lease holder for two years and they collect the equity after that point, (when I buy the property from them or refinance if the former was a lease purchase) could that work?

There is nothing to buy the size we need in the area as the rentals.

Second choice would be #3 to rehab it if there is enough to save.2nd question - see what some similar properties have sold for of similar size and amenities and compare them to the price he is offering.  

I've seen them wanting 8-10% of the credit line they 'establish'.Nothing wrong with hard money (says the hard money broker), they serve a purpose in the market, but no, you aren't going to be able to do that without the right deal and some money to put in. 

It's centrally located, near trains and Airport nearby, plus the town serves as a commuter town for London - only 25 mins to the centre by train.  

I also want a career that empowers me to truly serve my client while allowing me to achieve financial freedom if I work hard.

I served 4 years in the US Navy and currently work in the Hospitality industry.I have had an interest in REI for quite some time now, I purchased a program ($2,500) a couple years ago but did nothing with it as I was working two jobs and was "overwhelmed" which should have been no excuse but you live and you learn.