I actually had my value modified a couple years back because it wa significantly higher than the private appraisal I had from a refi. 

I don't know any private speculators to finance deals I find and I need to find a contractor who has the time and ability to partner with this venture.

Or should I use a private lender.

If these were easy, everyone would be snatching these up, just think about it :)  Finally, just knowing and being apart of hundreds of 203k transactions for our private client construction business, this is not a forgiving loan and encountering large challenges with the purchase, may influence your opinion of the simplicity of the 203k, if you intend on using a 203k, perhaps seek something that requires more work and remove yourself from this short sale.

We have done JVs, partnerships, have a network of private investors, pay cash for properties, have a successful history with construction lending, and great credit.

If you'd like to privately share the details of the project, I'd be happy to see if there's something that I can do to help you.

If interested, potential partners can contact me privately or Mike Khesin via the website

Why would you want to invest in private equity versus a publicly traded stock or index fund?

If no, you have to find another method - Subject-to, private money, etc.

5.If none of the above applies to me, I was wondering if someone has a personal experience story about finding private investors and what sort of contract was set up and if this would be a smart choice in my situation.Any other information that you can give me in regards to my situation based on the information provided above is welcome.I appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions and maybe consider chatting with me in private.