Aiming for conventional and not a DSCR loan due to costs and the higher down payment requirement for the latter.With that said, I'm curious to hear your take on what the most cost-effective & efficient approach would be to source a down payment.

I want to resolve this situation as efficiently and fairly as possible.Questions:Partition Action: Given that my aunt and I are joint tenants with a 50/50 split and there’s no formal contract, is filing a partition suit the best next step?

If the cabinets are touching the floor, I'd say put the cabinets in first and this way you know exactly where you need cut the flooring to ensure a 1/4inch gap between the lvp and the foot of the cabinet. 

However - if they're there and verified to be inspectors to ensure the unit is compliant, then yes you are obligated to let them do their jobs.

This means I will take a significant loss to ensure investors do not lose their initial investment.   

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Hello @Michael Dallas,To verify the seller’s information, ensure you request these essential documents:Rent Roll (to confirm rental income and occupancy)Lease Agreements (to review tenant terms)Financial Statements (past 1-2 years, including income and expenses)Property Tax StatementsUtility Bills (if applicable)Maintenance Records and recent CAPEX reportsInsurance Policy DetailsInspection Reports (any recent or previous reports)These will help you confirm the property’s income, expenses, and condition.

This is the best way to ensure that you know exactly what you're purchasing.And most of the time, you can use the findings of that report to reduce the purchase price/get a credit at closing for way more than the ~$400 inspection report.  

It works like this:(1) Save up enough money for a down payment(2) Buy a single family home that you will Airbnb/VRBO(3) Ensure the “average period of customer use” is <=7 days(4) Materially participate (5) Cost segregate the property, resulting in large depreciation deductions(6) Use the losses from step 5 to offset your W2 incomeWhat makes this possible is that operating an STR is considered “non-passive.”

But for straightforward setups, you can actually form an LLC directly on the PA Department of State website yourself, and it’s very cost-effective.For larger portfolios or more complex structures, some investors prefer going through a real estate attorney to ensure their LLC is set up to maximize tax benefits and liability protection.