(3) will the space and features it offers make it comfortable for you to live there for at least one year?

@David M. fair point, but with a post like this... people have usually called 1-2 lenders, or made 1-2 offers, and gotten discouraged. 

To be more clear, if there is not a problem with me presenting an offer to my client for myself to purchase, the opportunity would resemble the following:Offer owner $100,000 cash- which she could utilize in the purchase of the new property.Extend the date of possession to allow her ample time to move.Follow a budget of $15,000-$25,000 for renovations/repairs.

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Any recommendations about short sales that need bank approval and what to do next when the offer is accepted?

I'd be happy to look at your layout and offer some suggestions and tips.

@Thomas SolorioReach out to a 1031x coordinator or a title & escrow company that offers that service for advice.I'm pretty sure going to your primary home would have unpleasant tax implications.

My husband and I are currently making offers on cabins in Running Springs.

It also offers options like 30/40 year amortization and I/O Interest only of needed.

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