I assume you are looking to buy property to rent (versus private lending or flipping).

For example if majority is vinyl siding, ceramic tile, standard cabinets and laminate counter tops, VS wood siding or brick, marble or slate, custom cabinets, and granite counter tops.

I'm looking at MLS listings, because I'm not finding private motivated sellers in my neck of the woods.

He had people standing in line to buy or have a custom home built, the idea was (is) popular, but these buyers seemed to be looking for lower preceived costs, which usually meant they really didn't have cash.

It may just give you some investment ideas.http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-31/foreclosures-draw-private-equity-as-u-s-selling-200-000-homes-mortgages.Single-family real estate investment trusts (REITs) are springing up in response to the rise in availability of distressed properties.

I use a private lender which gives me his bank statement as well as a letter saying he will finance me for the amount (POF).

This is were one also needs to look at case law, private letter rulings, and other guidance.

Each deal has a new set of local customs.

I'm only making 1 offer at a time and am using a 15 day inspection contingency and a private funding contingency to protect my EMD.

I will send private message via colleague request.