If there's any chance you can reduce the lien, you could then refi or sell the property to access the equity.

From what I've found your rehab budget would be light.I think you should stick with your price, although I think it's a huge stretch that you have a chance to get it at your price.

The more I think about it, the more I think I'd like to incorporate my interest in this area into a possible investment strategy.While I am flexible in my early goings as to what type of property I buy, putting chance of success in investing before fulfilling my interest in beautiful architecture, I've begun to thing of ways to incorporate both.

The chances of a person applying to my house showing up in that database (good or bad) would be pretty slim.I personally think that site has a bad business model...

I think that's a much better chance than trying to force the tenants to accept a revised lease, where frankly, I see no leverage at all (other than to say: "pretty, pretty please").

Pete so I would have a chance to bring lots of buyers by this lovely home.I have a friend that needs to get off his duff and purchase.

The more intimate the interaction the better chance you have of uncovering what their fears and needs are which, if properly addressed, will give you a much better chance of converting that prospect into a private lender.

@Joshua Dorkin Any chance of a BP app coming soon?

I am a United States Air Force wife currently stationed in Northern California.Due to the chances of instability of a home, I found it hard to utilize my Criminal Justice degree, so I developed an interest in network marketing and real estate investing.

Before I have a chance to pitch them I need to know them, do you think this idea has any hope in getting me to that point, or what should I change about it?