You just have to stick to your guns and not pay more than what you feel the property is worth and what you are comfortable paying.A lot of people give up after a few tries, but persistence can pay off!

The Seller steps into the shoes of the banker and is directly compensated by the performance of the obligation.

Although I think of an unfinished basement as something that could have a ton of potential but is still not a space people would spend much time, with the price we had placed on the house, the fact that it didn't have a second coat of paint on the basement walls and floors must of prevented folks from feeling comfortable with buying the house.  

Anything that allows heat to escape will improve comfort.

I'm not sure where to find financial advisors that are knowlegable about real estate and feel comfortable advising about such matters.

I am passionate about working in an idustry that allows me greater control of my career while at the same time directly influencing the lives of others (while, of course, making a comfortable living doing so!).

I don't think someone can just step into his shoes after a revocation.

If you are going to buy an existing note (i.e. stepping into the shoes of a prior lender) you'll have to research the property, the borrower, the HML, and the associated documents.

I've been looking for the last 2 months and haven't came up with anything I was really interested in or comfort with due to price and neighborhood.

If you want to grow your portfolio quickly then you need to get comfortable with debt.