You can't just go in guns blazing, you have to offer them something they don't have in exchange for the house that they do have.Be friendly, helpful, and understanding.  

Worst case: heat exchanger is cracked, and you'll be better off just buying a new furnace.3) That sounds like it could be another condo's issue.  

I realize this is something that gets asked a lot and am hesitant to post, however I understand the importance of finding a mentor and am humbly asking for a hand.I currently work in I.T. and would have no problems offering my services in that arena in exchange.

Right now I'm doing a 1031 exchange that I need to buy a replacement property for $45k or more.

Even if you sell for double your purchase price right after you pay it off, you're getting a $36,000 payday in exchange for 3 years of paying out of your pocket to keep the place afloat.

I'm one of those individuals that disagree with Chris NA's meet-up at Whispers Cafe and Creperie this Friday afternoon 7/17 at 7pm to exchange some ideas with us local investors.

When exchanging things going down in value for things going up in value, you win.

I guess I will just have to exchange numbers.  

Some are willing to absorb a little equity/value hit in exchange for terms.  

Yes its mostly under, but I would err to caution till my money and their keys have exchanged hands :)