If he has effectively abandoned the property don't worry about the keys and have the locks replaced.

There are some HMLs that will lend against the ARV, and in some cases effectively lend 100%, but as you can imagine, these are few and far between, and usually only in very competitive markets for HM, and of course, they are much more expensive. 

I think this can be an effective strategy depending on a number of factors - I do this type of investing both with my HELOC and the cash value in my life insurance (using the life insurance avoids the variable interest rate issue).You need to make sure that the investment you are making will have enough of a cash on cash return to cover the interest payment - as several have said here, that is tougher now that interest rates have increased on HELOC's. 

Overall, a scope of work is an important tool for managing and completing real estate projects in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Of course there are a hundred other factors in there, like deductibles effecting payment, etc.

(effectively $215k financed at 3.27%)$450k -- $0 down and the balance paid as 360 monthly payments of $1250  (effectively $250k financed at 4.39%)Now, I know I'm hoping for a unicorn here, but my question is more around whether or not this is the type of adjustments you would make to your deal to accommodate a seller's wants or needs.Anyways, thanks for reading and offering your feedback!

Screening will be your most important skill.You can market your property most effectively on affordablehousing.com (formerly gosection8.com)

Unless the rent growth exceeds the inflation rate, you will not have the necessary additional dollars to continue buying the same goods and services you did in the past due to the effects of inflation.

A few months ago I wouldn’t get a reply Could you provide an example of a concise email that's effective. 

We are hereby cancelling your existing month-to-month tenancy effective September 31, 2015.