Sometimes the best medicine is new surroundings and a fresh start:).I totally understand the emotional attachment to the house since it's the home you were raised in.  

I too was raised in Wisconsin and come from a line of dairy farmers, although I didn't grow up on a farm.

I am from NOLA, born and raised.

If I still require a mortgage even after receiving some funds form private lending, wouldn't it raise a red flag to the bank where I got the money from when showing proof of assets? 

Also, i usually check the Bibb tax assessors website for current and past assessed values at: http://www.co.bibb.ga.us/TaxAs...Click on “Search Records” then “Property Record Cards” and plug in the address and you’ll get some valuable information.

Like a card player going into a game without sufficient reserves for a bad or misplayed hand, you need to bring money into this game or risk losing your shirt.

Will this ask raise my premium with my property insurance company?

"C" areas of DFW do provide excellent cash flow opportunities, even without hitting the magical 2% number.Yes...I was born and raised in Texas.  

2 camps in CA I see frequently.Those who made a ton of equity cycle upside and their dead equity versus the rents they collect has a wide gap.They see California with a host of issues and raising taxes and looking to put rent control on landlords.

The only thing I guess is if you cant sell the home then you head for the hills or you are using that " subject to partner or 3rd party approval "  card trick.You might want to approach sellers from a different angle.