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I've been here since 2007 (but only started investing in SFH recently) and have definitely noticed that when I see a duplex, tri, quad, 8+ they all seem to be in rougher neighborhoods...that being said, I myself definitely want to find some and may end up relying on off-market deals to find what I want.Let me know if you learn anything new about multifamily here in Memphis, I'd love to understand it more as well!

A HELOC and a Home Equity Loan are the same thing.I have an excellent residential mortgage broker who can help you with this, he's based in Orange County. 

Word of Mouth....asking clients to help you spread the word is so valuable.

I've been attempting to find some local wholesalers to be put on their lists.Located in Lansing, Michigan, does anyone have ideas on how to find local people, or are there any on here looking for more buyers?

Property Taxes just have to be paid and that is fairly direct but getting a lien released from the IRS is seeming much more difficult does any one have any experience with this type of situation.

I am curious to learn more about this.

It seems to be a human knee-jerk reaction to show resilience in the face of disaster.My theory is that the second line of houses looking at the debris field in front of them are more likely to sell.

Due to more favorable loan terms (and a bit of impatience/ignorance on my part) we went the traditional financing route for the property, with my wife and I both being on the loan. 

"But I'm a fiduciary" seems to be more of a sales pitch than anything.