I first appoligize Tim I didn't mean to come across pompass.And yes I think your private home is both an investment and a liability.

Private Money?

If you know any private real estate appraisers, they have access to the MLS as well to show comps in an area.

Showing income is an issue, so I know that adds to the chore of getting the refi's, but since my plan is to be very selective on the properties, making sure my ltv's are low (70 max) with current immediate neighborhood comps, I know there are some lenders still doing these both regular and private, but realize that can and does change quickly.

I asked If he would take 85K in 1 year. within the next year I would pay him $100 a month to take care of property taxes, I would install new floors, repair drywall, paint in and out, new appliances and light fixtures throughout, new windows and build a custom deck, all at my expense.

Common sense is letting private investors take this beat up REO inventory and making it livable again.

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To answer your question yes - I take alot of the legwork out for my customers and clients.

•Buy from sellers who tend not to care: seized, foreclosed, tax sales, corporations, non-profits, disinterested heirs, probate attorneys and private auctions.

Lemon Capital is primarily a private equity originator.