I am guessing you guys are non-accredited investors.

Your tax-free VA disability income helps you qualify for loans and lowers your taxable income.

These are not taxable events.

2) wouldn't the interest be taxable to seller?

Second, real estate investments generate a return in one of two ways - Cash flow and appreciation.If cash-flow is negative, is the appreciation making up for it?

I am familiar with being licensed thru nmls but never heard of any other type of certification  means nothing.. its just a private company non accredited.. 

Would you ever want to return to the home? 

Hi BiggerPockets team,
I am a rookie US real estate investor searching for financing options for my first deal.
Personal ProfileCitizenship: IsraeliI do not have US citizenship or a long-term visa.
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I considered suing for non-performance but felt the hassle of doing so would not be worth the benefit.I'm still hopeful and looking in the Flint market, I just would not use them to do so.

Gifting equity in a house may be more trouble than it is worth if you are not near the life-time exclusion1) Potentially having to get the property appraised everytime an equity is gifted2) Having a title company update the title every time3) Exemption of the gift tax return is normally for cash gifts below the annual gift tax exclusion, you may still need to file if you gift non-cash4) If there is partial ownership over several years, having to properly pro-rate certain items such as real estate taxes, mortgage interest and rental income if the property is a rentalBest of luck