It probably needs a new roof, there might be a water leak, and it's a HUD home, so I probably need a private lender.

Private house inspector?  

99.9% of all off-market/wholesale deals are done with either cash or hard/private money only.

I am a private money lender and I work with them often as we refer back and forth.

You could then borrow a specific amount from a private lender instead of asking them to co-sign the whole thing.Collateral for this loan will have to be against other property you own but may be a better option for you and them.

Hello! I am Stephanie Kingsberry and I am EXCITED about my new life changing commitment to Wholesale, Flip, Fix and Acquire Real Estate!Please advise on how to obtain local lenders. I have properties I am eager to buy...

The only contact info listed to ask the question is an email address which I emailed, but the government has not responded.

I plan to stat by using my personal money along with some private money to BRRRR.

@Edward Burke I received your email and will send you some times I have open tomarrow.Looking forward to discussing with you.

this is clearly the fun/storage wars/small-time heist option.i also emailed first alert, the manufacturer, and they told me that if i send them a notarized statement of ownership ($15 for notary) that they'll email me the combination. this way i'll end up with a $120 not-so-safe of my own. i could sell it and make a few bucks or keep it long enough to forget it in a property at which point one of you fine people will buy the place and exercise option 1: attack it with a crowbar. plan is to open it up on sunday. i'll post what i find.