I'd really like to find someone here who has dealt with them :-)Hey Randy, check out the American Association of Private lenders.

I'll check them out for sure. 

This ensures that any settlement check will be issued to you AND the tenant - and that you can interact with the insurance provider.  

Missing out on depreciation doesn't matter for now because you're living there.

Find out what they are.

if you find a seller that wants to wait longer / spread payments out differently that's fine too.

I would love to meet you when you come out some time.

Because now, legally, they have to disclose that if this all falls out.

Meanwhile, you'll have that cash out that you could buy an investment property as well.If you need any help calculating or mapping out what you could be eligible for, feel free to reach out.

Check out Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO.