You could find a private investor and ask him for the 25% to put down.  

The private mortgage holder has also threatened to foreclose on their interest if they don't get their act together and sell the properties.

@Stephen S.Welcome your profession should be the source of all the private money you will need.I work for Dave Lindahl feel free to connect for any questions you have.Two Great reads, I bought both J.

I've been researching some lending from either private or traditional but I can't decide what is a better route.  

They can by taking title WITH a real buyer, privately and jointly or in a business entity, or by buying using seller  financing, close and then sell paying off the seller financed note.

Private Money-  I have a few private money guys I have done residential flips with, however I have never done a commercial deal before.  

I completely agree that anything labeled remediation does similar to cost as anything labeled wedding!

Every private lender is different so you'll have to negotiate on a case by case basis. 

Hi Michael,Shoot me an email or a private message and I will give you all the details on the portfolio lenders that I have a relationship with in Desoto county as well as how they typically operate and what they require.

The truth is that private real estate deals are just that - Private.