Zillow) to search by zipcode, search bank and government websites, use a real estate agent, and pay a foreclosure listing service. 

Stupid book with no actionable steps or tips .. we all know the government is screwing but I didn’t expect Robert to jump on board and screw me out of 20 bucks

The local government may also very likely wave fines and such for the new owner as an incentive to get the problem resolved.

I've got a pre approval from my lender yesterday and he's confident we will be able to move forward with a government loan.

Do you have a particular sector of the industry your interested in (buy and hold, flipping, single family, multi-family... etc)?

Well, life is apparently no different even when you escape the military, because the VA is governed by the same types of guidelines.  

Coming from a banking world I think of a fully indexed rate as an index plus a margin to arrive at final rate. but you make a great point. sadly it will never happen, government needs inflation to happen and the double taxation on it.

.#6- Check to see if your Private Money Lender or group of individuals are actually Accredited Investors per the federal government criteria.

.#6- Check to see if your Private Money Lender or group of individuals are actually Accredited Investors per the federal government criteria.

.#6- Check to see if your Private Money Lender or group of individuals are actually Accredited Investors per the federal government criteria.