This may actually be the best method to prevent the sale from being discovered, but of course there are other potential pitfalls.Under federal law a transfer to a trust where the grantor retains the beneficial interest WOULD be exempt from the DOS... but notice how in the context outlined above the exemption would disappear.

Your budget can not dictate the safety of the project and your relationship with the town and permitting.

Verify the zoning laws and any required permits to ensure the property is suitable for your intended use.

We just had an incident… a guest tried to steal money from the host , my mother in law -long story but lied stole cheated while staying and furnished finders will do very little to back you up, they’re like a hands off broker essentially, just do your due diligence and have good contracts in place, and research / background check really well if you use FFinders.

As a new landlord, familiarize yourself with tenant laws and have a solid lease and screening process in place to protect yourself.Be prepared for maintenance expenses by setting aside funds, and if managing the property feels overwhelming, consider hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day tasks.

VA law just requires US mail. 

Here is the quick question: My mother in law is looking to sell bare land in Idaho that is owned outright.

I was also considering broadening my search to North Jersey, but I am unsure if I will need to change my contracts and tailor them to each set of state laws.

Texas home equity laws are different then the other 49 states and do NOT allow for these arrangements.

Then start the painful process of trying to notifying, move/store and auction off the abandoned property.I've thoroughly researched the SB1079 laws and qualify as a prospective owner/occupant since we honestly plan to use the home as our primary residence.I guess my primary question is, is there anything I seem to be missing and need to look into?