The down comes from private financing or from personal funds.

You will meet several Private money lenders here.

;) http://100fstreet.com/index.php/2012/04/the-jobs-act-in-a-nutshell-part-iii-general-solicitation-and-private-offering-platforms/Can my friend lend me money to buy or build a house or would that be violating some law?

I think listing it sooner is better than later, saves on carrying costs for one thing.

They use the dealer retail price as their value, so if you buy a car from a private seller, you should automatically be below the 75% figure.

Merrimack Valley Holdings LLCMerrimack Property Group LLCId do the group to get Private Lenders.Just MHO.

Don't be afraid to make colleague requests or send private messages.

the owner of one of the houses is my neighbor's cousin. he is deceased and according to her had no family. im assuming his house would be floating around with the state somewhere. it doesn't sound like he was the type to carry a will. how can i research who owns his house now?

Also a Quiet Title suit must be done to remove any mtg.s and private judgements.

I suggest you not get carried away with the recitals of "for and in consideration of ten dollars as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged being paid in hand, the parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:"A dollar doesn't really cut it in RE, IMO, but ask your attorney.