The dangers were really overblown in the 80’s and there was a lot of pushback. 

I've got the feeling that that there is a distinction between hard money lenders and private money lenders.    

I work in a sometimes dangerous service job and I do my best to be careful and stay safe, however I would never sign away my workers comp and disability rights just in case something ever did happen, I guess I look at this the same way

It has some distinct positives, and some major negatives.

I hate to force them out, but don't want anyone's lives to be in danger. 

But my question is, is it possible to get a list from the electric company or elsewhere that lists the people who are past due on their electric bills and in danger of getting their electric shut off?

@David Brown, first you should make sure you understand the difference between money mortgage and contract for deed, as this are two distinct ways owner can finance your purchase. 1.

Most have moved out because they cannot afford the cost of living here.So keep in mind that the danger of NOT investing here is to be priced out, probably within 10 years.You can read many of my previous posts.

He distinctly says yes the offer can be 1% or purchse price but some investors do make contract with a dollar.

Do they need to be told of other environmental dangers?