You could also contact a local attorney - but that is probably pointless early in the process if the city rules it out.

We have a few sellers we are working with in these areas and we are working with our attorney on how to handle this. 

I think many can be easily overcome like finding an attorney and contractors in the area, but the most interesting challenge I can think of is how to hire someone to deliver late payment notices one day a month.

Call your closing attorney and get them to run numbers for you on projected non owner occupied taxes. 

I have an attorney in Illinois (Sottile and Barile) who we use that might be able to provide some assistance on this as it could get complex in regards to the situation - especially if any of the current deed holders have children involved.

I'd consult with an attorney before mentioning or including the IRS/collections letters.

Costs of set up of Trust, Costs to attorney to set up note, monthly costs to service the mortgage.Just my guess.My thoughts are if you have reached the level of a trade or business, then yes, these costs would be deductible.

It was the roofing scams combined with no cap on attorney fees for small claims. 

Exonerated 4 times, $0 cost, and the last one paid a $500 settlement plus my attorney's fees with no admission of wrongdoing on a $15k suit.

If they dispute it, you may need an attorney.