Cost is $80 - $100, depending on whether they're offering a discount.

Refinanced into permanent mortgages a year later for full amount because I was under 75% After Repair Value and showed steady rental history.In all of the above examples, I bought the right properties at the right discount so that I always was below 75% LTV, with the exception of immediately after purchase before work started.

I was listening to a recent podcast, and the guest indicated he would advise liquidating IRA/401(k) acounts, transferring to a solo 401(k) and then investing in discounted real estate notes.

Run some numbers using FMV as your cost basis instead of a 'great deal' discount and where are you left?

I seem to recall they're attempting to become a holding bank to take advantage of government bailout (TARP) funds, but are having difficulty.I'm not really sure there are any banks left that have the resources to buy up GMAC/ResCap, even at a discount.

I'm curious what kind of discounts you are looking for? 

Along with that you get a flat 2% discount on everything.Lowe's - Loyalty credit card with rebate.

We charge our investors that we find homes from that are out of state a 10% project management fee that we have considered raising because between our wholesale discounts, and our contractor discounts and time saved we normally he buyer having to shop around, we  save well more than 10% to the investor. 

That means that I bought it at a discount.

Not saying you are wrong, but if your repairs and ARV are correct, you are buying this at a 50% discount.