Feel free to reach out if you'd like to exchange ideas.

Is there anyone you know in the Indianapolis area well versed with short-sales, and in your opinion would I be better served referring it to this person in exchange for a referral fee, and move on to the next lead, or should I pursuit it and learn something new?  

All your computer work marketing setup etc. can be handled by a 14-15 yr old in exchange for providing them with a brand new laptop.

Hey @Kimberly Gillock These are the things normally included in closing costs: A fee for running your credit report.A loan origination fee, which lenders charge for processing the loan paperwork for you.Attorney’s fees.Charges for any inspection required or requested by the lender or you.Discount points, which are fees you pay in exchange for a lower interest rate.Appraisal fee.Survey fee, which covers the cost of verifying property lines.Title insurance, which protects the lender in case the title isn’t clean.Title search fees, which pay for a background check on the title to make sure there aren't things such as unpaid mortgages or tax liens on the property.Escrow deposit, which may pay for a couple months' property taxes and private mortgage insurance.Pest inspection fee.Recording fee, which is paid to a city or county in exchange for recording the new land records.Underwriting fee, which covers the cost of evaluating a mortgage loan application.I crossed out the items which you shouldn't have to pay for if you are doing straight seller financing.  

There are news saying us financial firms are opening up their loan to foreigner How are the local climate for securing foreign loan in states like ohio and indiana? 

Only way I could see it happening is getting involved with an investor and working a legal agreement that I would take care of the house and acquiring its tenants and lease work in exchange for the investor paying all the initial costs.

An investor needing to execute a 1031 Exchange may be more than willing to take a neutral or even slightly negative cash flow and bank on appreciation and rent escalation, because it's cheaper than paying capital gains.  

“Professionals are more protective over their LinkedIn connections than their twitter exchanges.

I am retire military living in NOVA also, look forward to exchanging ideas.Cheryl

I had just as much fun over the past week chasing a $59K rehab dump for a client as I did a $2.1M three legged exchange.