If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Seeya around!

For instance in the state of California "Power of Sale" can be included in the security instrument however that means a waiver of any deficiency if invoked.  

Local banks know you and your situation and if there is something negative on your credit that would force BofA to deny your loan application, you could likely have a conversation with the underwriter of your local bank and they may give you the loan.

If you are not comfortable submitting your W2's, paystubs etc via email to lender that gives you best rate and APR from zillow, and having little to no correspondence after initial phone conversation, then you might consider mortgage brokers in your area.

I'm not even sure any of them even begin to understand 3 phase power and how big of a deal it is as far as usage, and how damn expensive it is to put a new 3 phase service in.When I tell them I need to store and repair my equipment, they just don't seem to grasp the scale even if I show them pictures.When I say my truck and forklift, I'm talking about thisAnd when I say I repair, move and set up big sandblasting equipment, I mean this.Not this

You'd want to confirm they had power to sell by checking the title.

After 3 months, I feel like I can now at least have an intelligent conversation about the topic, and I'm getting pretty good at analyzing properties.

Answer their questions and try to keep the conversation going.

I was thinking that the courthouse on eviction day would have a more concentrated population of burned-out landlord... does anyone else have ever tried to go to the eviction court and try to open up a conversation with burnedout landlords?

I am starting this discussion to see where you guys have found better conversion rates.