Perhaps you can find a deal where the owner is willing to give you seller financing - though that's not an area of expertise for me.  

I am more than willing to work with Ed to resolve this issue, however the ball is in his court.If anyone wants to know more about me, my experience, my area of expertise and/or what my group stands for, I am happy to discuss this one on one with you.  

I am a fairly handy guy myself, but I know that I will possibly need a contractor to do much of this level of renovation.Thanks for your time and expertise.

Hi All,I'm researching a retail property in Columbus, Georgia. I would be buying a note, and be required to take the owner through to foreclosure. I'm reading the documents and they've flagged some environmental issue...

Investors and professionals in the area, you're expertise/input is graciously accepted.Thank You

Fannie Mae actually encourages lenders to re-brand their stuff to create a sense of exclusivity (which confuses the hell out of borrowers), but at the end of the day it's going to come down to one of those two products (regardless of branding), or if it's a pure private sector loan then the interest rate pricing will be atrocious (it must beat a Wall Street index fund PLUS have a risk premium, or the lender/investor would just invest the money in a Wall Street index fund instead of lend it to you). 

As an agent/developer  I can also utilize my expertise to help you find a positive cash floor producing property Let me know what you think ! 

I appreciate your expertise and input.

You are thinking right - you will need additional help and expertise.  

Someone who is in touch with the area and has the expertise to value add to your portfolio and can acquire better quality tenants.