We've been homeowners since the mid-'70s, but it was only a couple of years ago that we became investors. 

That's the only thing I'd want to hear from other homeowners on, did they disconnect their rain leaders/downspouts from the sewer system and, if so, has it caused any issues.

Have agreed on price with a homeowner and will get the contract signed tomorrow.

The thought of partnering up with a homeowner to fix and flip crossed my mind, and wanted to get thoughts on the idea.

Bankruptcy for the home owner will stop the foreclosure.

Is there anything that I can do to assist this homeowner at this late date?  

That will fall to the sellers and the negotiation between your agent and the home owners.

Less than three years later, the ceiling and original floor have a noticeable slop and the new homeowners are tearing apart their house to have the loads correctly handled.  

2 directly from home owners - one referred by friend, the other tracked down an absentee owner.2 from trustee sale1 MLSAnd a side note, the most profitable were the 2 from home owners and the least profitable was the MLS.

Stay away from seller financed notes to consumers (homeowners) if there is not an RMLO license number and seal on the note and Deed of Trsut.