Also, I noticed the property has been priced the same for more than 1.5 years, so evidently the seller is not be that motivated.Thanks to those of you suggesting Milwaukee.

Apparently I was supposed to be given notice of the appraisal earlier in the year but they sent it to the wrong address.At this point is there anything I can do?

Got a question,it is HUD homes that require you to live in...Fannie Mae do not, they have the "HomePath program, but that is on the first time home buyer?

Escrow agent will hold said Quit Claim Deed until such time as he has been notified in writing by lender, that borrower is in default in payments under the Loan Documents, written notice has been provided to Borrower as defined in the Loan documents, and Borrower is at least 60 days past due on any payments due under the loan documents.3.

I will work on leaving notices and a timestamp on his door and mail to see how the delay in response is.

I noticed a lot of the previous blog posts were old and could be outdated.

If it is not in by the 10th - no ifs, and or buts, I will post a three day notice.

With that being said and your post requesting a focus on partnerships, here are a few things to consider as you move forward.1) Do you need a partner - or are you simply looking for accessible forms of investment capital that will allow you to acquire properties with minimal hassles, given the underwriting requirements of most institutional/Fannie Mae lenders. 

They might loan out of their own money instead of Fannie/Freddie guidelines. 

Take advantage of the cheap Fannie and Fredie money for your first 10 loans.