I was wondering if showing sufficient cash reserves in index funds can work for proof (even though I don't intend on using this money)? 

And since you're not aware of the process for HML's, I would respectfully suggest you first get all the education possible on the areas where you're not yet sufficiently versed.

The one-liner mentioned above should be sufficient.

@Justin Holley if the uncle won't do the deal without the relative being involved then he isn't sufficiently motivated in the first place for a subject to.

I play in small ($500K to $1M) investments with my partners, and I find NC LLC structures necessary and sufficient.

So at first let's try to figure out NOI sufficient to make this deal worth buying:TRICK: ON HOW TO FIGURE OUT NOI IF NOT GIVEN:At Asking $1,700,000.00  with( 20%) Down Payment is $340,000.00  And (80%) Loan is $1,360,000.00At 6% Rate factor your annual debt payment should be $81,600.00.

Painting them should be sufficient, IMO.  

@Derek Bugg Your loan scenario fit under following guidelines in Fannie Mae:- Children wanting to provide housing for parentsIf the parent is unable to work or does not have sufficient income to qualify for a mortgage on his or her own, the child is considered the owner/occupant.

Especially if that person cannot explain the concept to you sufficiently on their own. 

I also look on sites such as Forbes and Business Insider about the best markets however, I would prefer to be more self sufficient than relying on blog posts from entrepreneur sites.