I invest in real estate as well as the people connected to it.Regarding real estate, I invest in distressed and often 'abandoned' 1-4 family residential property.Regarding people, I invest in inner city youth and have been mentoring them for the past 15 years.I believe in taking a somewhat holistic approach to investing and believe that people, and not just property, must be a part of the equation in order for true 'revitalization' to take place.

In taking a look at the big picture, where are all the gaps to getting to where you think you want to be.

That said, typically these are PAR trades as a private hard money lender doesn't have an interest in taking the loss for trading at a discount.

Consider that investors do these deals as a scam, putting unqualified buyers in, taking money down, then taking the property back and reapeating the it again.

@Wayne Brooks from what I know I could pay the taxes, move in, take of property and after 7 years apply for adverse possession.

., can do your own comps), and if you don't really "need" to sell, I think there's no harm in taking a shot at selling it yourself.

Sometimes people just need some support in taking that leap into investing in real estate and they want an experienced investor helping them and spotting them as they take that leap.

The individual came out of the blue asking if I would be interested in taking his money so he can get in on the deal.

My roommate and I are interested in taking a similar path.

If you have reasonable proof supporting your offer, I don't see the issue in taking a shot at it.