In the last years seller financing has become a very rare thing - bank money is so cheap, that only very weak buyers will prefer it and to buy often times a less than great deal.Step one would be in my book find a local commercial broker who is willing to represent you.

Have something similar in my industry where people will say you can do X, which technically you can but similar situation in that you can do it but you have a non marketable product that no one will buy.

does lending one have a long term loan product ?? 

I wouldn't buy in hilltop and whoever is putting you there I'd love to know. it's one of the worst zips in central ohio and maybe one of the last to find existing inventory hence why the realtors sell it.

This indicates a healthy environment for both buying and selling.Adapting to Trends: The extended time to contract and sales for townhomes and condos suggests a more deliberate buying process.

This indicates a healthy environment for both buying and selling.Adapting to Trends: The extended time to contract and sales for townhomes and condos suggests a more deliberate buying process.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in The Villages.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Springfield.

I would be doing this will a local partner, we would buy the distressed property in cash and get a hard loan for the renovations.

Note:  Been pounding the table to BUY SMART any real estate since 2010.