Meaning, if I am referring a property, how can I ensure I don't get thrown under the bus, and a deal is cut behind my back?

Yes, I was referring to non-subsidized housing.

Please let me know if I have it misconstrued.I've noticed on loopnet it displays a note: "Commission split: 2.5%"Is this note referring to a scenario where a Buyer's Agent comes and helps find this property, the Buyer's Agent will get 2.5%?

My agent, who's also an old friend of mine and an investor as well, referred me to Wells Fargo.

Investwell won't work for two reasons---FICO requirement of 575 & 2-5% down payment required depending on credit score...The other reference contains primarily LTV based lenders (the OP is seeking ARV solutions)---and the last reference is to another forum (which might be against forum rules for posting it).

I would be happy to refer you to some broker dealers that you can discuss the various options with.

If not able to find any investors, buy the deal with hard money loan and do regular fix/flip, sell to consumer.3.

Hell, i even had some of my teachers (namely the computer/programming related classes) coming to me for help on a regular basis - how sad is that?

T-Bone77 notes that he is talking about the Bay Area of CA but is mostly focusing on the Peninsula and specifically references Mountain View CA rather than the full Peninsula.I lived in the SF Bay Area.

From one that speaks to people in foreclosure on regular basis, one repeating emotional trend I see is embarrassment---in general, folks in this position often act too late because they are embarrassed (pride is another good emotional anchor) with admitting failure...Although I don't market to these individuals, I understand the mindset all to well and believe any marketing campaign to these folks should include the following components:- Discretion/Privacy: Give them an opportunity to learn more without revealing themselves initially---offer a white paper or recorded info-message which would allow these distressed homeowners to learn without the need to speak to somebody. - Hope: Too many marketers are appealing to fear---although fear is a compelling emotional trigger, the majority of people don't want to be reminded what they will lose, they want to be reassured that there is a chance for recovery