We bought the house three years ago because it was closer to our kids' private school, but it coincidentally had a rental suite.  

there are semi private lenders that will do these generally they want to see 40 to 50% down  10 points and 8 to 9% interest amort over 30

(I have a private investor willing to finance me on 100% of the purchase price)  Very exciting.  

That's pretty hazardous... and expensive.At the risk of offering unsolicited advice, I imagine that you might make more private money loans in the future, so allow me to suggest that you use a land contract going forward.

But it was private stuff. 

Outside of real estate, my career has spanned management consulting, private equity, corporate finance and marketing strategy.  

in 2014 the property was sold for 165k but the previous home owners just abandoned the place and left the private mortgage holder with the expenses.

If you had to borrow private money, you would probably pay a minimum 8% or more.

Second decide on residential or commercial real estate or related business like note buying or private investing. 

Is there long term Private money out there?