This simplicity can make assuming a mortgage an attractive option for sellers looking to transfer property without altering their tax circumstances.

However, there may be certain exemptions or procedures available in your jurisdiction to avoid reassessment in specific situations, such as when transferring property between family members.The approach suggested by the tax assessor office, where Aunt A provides evidence that she was only a co-signer and has no ownership interest in the property, could help support your case for avoiding reassessment.

Any delinquent loans are “put” back on the seller.From the seller’s perspective, it requires managing the complexity and liquidity requirements of outstanding options.To compensate for the transference of risk, notes with put options trade at a lower yield.- Sellers receive payment for the loan and a premium for the option.- Buyers earn a reduced yield but hold a valuable option.Much in the same way that equity yields are reduced in up markets when bought with put options.How often do you buy/sell debt with put options?

The buyer can add a performance deed to the transaction which basically states that if the buyer defaults on the loan, the property is transferred back to the seller without a long and costly foreclosure process. 

This is often viewed as a "gift" so lenders place limits on the amount that can be "gifted" as well as the manner that these funds can be transferred to you. 

How to we coordinate to get the title transfer?  

I am certainly not a tax expert, but fwiw, I just looked at my closing statement from the purchase of a Brooklyn multi-fam and as purchaser, I paid the following taxes:Transfer Tax Additional Transfer(mansion)taxTransfer Tax Supplemental NYC(mansion)taxMortgage Tax 1st mortgage

I list on Zillow, primarily communicate with them over Zillow messages and then give our remote login code to enter the home. 2) Maintenance between tenants - This one will be tricky as I will have to transfer all utilities to my name and send multiple vendors to the house for getting the house rent ready.

Philly also has 2% transfer tax, vs 1% across the other parts of PAOther factors like the current investor loans charging at 8%.

Are you able to secure the building permit while under contract in the current owners name and then have the permit transferred after the settlement takes place?