A total of $2,959,747.71 in liens not sold.Number of liens sold to investors:2019 - 2,2532018 - 2,2702017 - 2,5052016 - 2,3012015 - 2,7132014 - 4,9312013 - 4,340Total dollar of liens sold:2019 - $2,580,629.212018 - $2,596,947.212017 - $2,943,103.632016 - $2,549,429.592015 - $2,620,894.702014 - $6,831,424.552013 - $6,791,144.22Average rate of return overall:2019 - 4.55% (10.67% if you include the Struck to County which all get 16%)2018 - 4.36% (10.37% if you include the Struck to County which all get 16%)2017 - 5.84% (10.73% if you include the Struck to County which all get 16%)2016 - 5.33% (10.74% if you include the Struck to County which all get 16%)2015 - 4.25% (9.62% if you include the Struck to County which all get 16%)2014 - 8.38% (11.14% if you include the Struck to County which all get 16%)2013 - 9.86%Number of Investors who won liens:2019 - 882018 - 892017 - 812016 - 682015 - 642014 - 992013 - 199Total Number of bids for all liens:2019 - 15,1432018 - 15,6262017 - 11,2202016 - 11,3252015 - 15,1662014 - 20,8022013 - 48,418You bid down the interest rate in 1% increments from 16% down to 0%.Rate that had the most number of bids overall:2019 - 5% 2,577 bids2018 - 5% 4,167 bids2017 - 5% 2,584 bids2016 - 6% 1,601 bids2015 - 4% 3,282 bids2014 - 5% 5,543 bids2013 - 7% 20,191 bidsMost bids per lien/parcel:2019 - One lien had 21 bids2018 - Two liens had 24 bids2017 - One lien had 21 bids2016 - Two liens had 17 bids2015 - Two liens had 23 bids2014 - Four liens had 24 bids2013 - Two liens each had 179 bidsResults by Property Use Type minus the Struck to County (click on image to make larger):Link to table

Insulation is off the table, the water heater is weird but if it is to code then there is no issue. 

I am sure some lenders will chime in below pointing out how Tim is incorrect about not being able to "buy in the name of the LLC".I would seriously rethink going into business with your friend for 4 reasons:1) I can tell already that he will not make a good business partner.2) I'm guessing you are just going into business with him because he is your friend, not because he is bringing any experience or expertise to the table.3) This will likely ruin your friendship.4) It doesn't seem like you have thought this all the way through.

I actually have a really good deal on the table, with great margins involved.

State all the awesome tangibles and intagibles you are bringing to the table.

Hi everyone, I put an offer on a legal duplex in Hamilton (just received a zoning verification certificate from city of Hamilton, confirming that the house is recognized as a 2 family dwelling, legally established non-conforming in zone C of Hamilton mountain area).

No reason to leave money on the table.

On the other hand, if you have experience, then I suggest you advertise it under BP marketplace clearly indicating what is it you're bringing to the table and what you're looking for from your partner(s).Best!

That being said you can get on the GP side by partnering with an operator if you are bringing significant equity, bringing a great deal to the table or bringing a deal and equity.

If this were to happen when it is time to refinance a commercial loan, the owner would have to bring additional equity to the table so the bank could meet it's LTV requirements.