So many, like 98% of people, forget that ownership of the real estate does not matter, and is NOT the goal, CONTROL use and monetization of the property is what we want and all that matters. 100yr mortgage with ability for 187% COC yr1, yes please! 

(There are ways to monetize the unrealized gains without selling.) 

In today's world, information is everywhere, but unfortunately, so is the temptation to monetize it at every turn.

I would love to touch base with someone on strategies on how to monetize these leads.

I sold this building essentially last year after it provided (with work self-managing) on average $1200/mo net cf. 

Banks built amazing liquidation strategies post-'08', they found so many ways to monetize an REO it would make your head spin, and yes that includes holding a vacant property on balance sheet. 

If there were no demand, that monetization would NOT be there.     

There a many ways to monetize a timber stand.

Ask yourself what is the highest and best use of this property, then monetize the lead.

According to Cho’s article, the inspector for the FHFA is already working to improve on the lack of oversight at the GSE's, and is implementing an audit and evaluation strategy to monitor performance and begin reductions in the shadow inventory.Do you have a plan to bring some of these owners out of the "shadows", and monetize your ability to create win/win situations with homeowners and their lenders?