You will still end up paying the current rate, but you will maintain your prop 13 discount.  

As a mortgage officer, I can assist you in understanding loan products that suit your investment goals, such as conventional loans, FHA loans, or portfolio loans.Property Management for Self-Owned Properties: Leverage your management skills to maintain high occupancy rates and maximize ROI on your investments.I am a loan officer licensed in NC, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with financing options.

I also put in exclusions for the water heater and furnace so that they are responsible for those.What type of language will make the AS-IS language stick and make it very clear that they are required to maintain the heating and water systems?

The window must have a net clear openable area of 5.7 square feet (5.0 square feet if ground floor), a minimum openable height of 24 inches, a minimum openable width of 20 inches, and the bottom of the opening must be within 44 inches of the floor.Size: The room must be at least 70 square feet, and no less than 7 feet in any horizontal dimension.Lighting & Ventilation: A natural light source (window) of not less than 8% of the floor area and natural ventilation (openable window/door) of at least 4% of the floor area are required.Heating: The bedroom must have heating capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68°F.Smoke Detector: A smoke detector is required in each sleeping room.While a closet is expected in most bedrooms, the International Residential Code does not actually require a bedroom to have a closet.

Basically you would be taking a risk, but if you maintain your financing contingency, I actually feel the seller is taking the bigger risk.  

This can mean additional costs for repairs and maintenance to meet these standards.Administrative Burden -> There can be significant paperwork and administrative work involved in maintaining compliance with Section 8 requirements.Please reach out to me directly if you want to go deeper into the subject, especially on the financing/loan side of things!

Cash-Out Refinance: If you refinance the property, you can pull out cash based on the equity, which can be used for down payments on BRRRR properties.Collateral for Loans: The farm can be used as collateral for obtaining loans for other investment properties.BRRRR Investments:Immediate Cash Flow: BRRRR properties will likely generate some positive cash flow right away.Faster Turnover: BRRRR allows you to recycle your capital more quickly, aiding rapid portfolio growth.Initial Investment: $60,000 can potentially fund multiple BRRRR properties, providing diversity and multiple income streams.Farm Investment:Emotional Value: Maintaining the farm within the family has intrinsic value that cannot be quantified.Long-Term Appreciation: The farm's value may appreciate significantly over time, providing a substantial future asset.Monthly Cost: The $400 monthly cost needs to be factored into your budget, as it’s a non-cash-flowing asset in the short term.Decision Points:Emotional vs.

She wants to sell the 1/2 acre and the two wells that feed the community as her husband who passed away set it all up and maintained it,  I don't think she has been keeping up.

The key to success seems to be aiming for growth while maintaining a good product, whether that means buying bigger buildings or focusing on a niche of small-to-mid-sized buildings. 

What's up Jay,Given your situation, here are a few strategies you could consider to secure the rehab budget while respecting the seller's desire to maintain a first-position lien:Home Equity Loan or HELOC:If you own your primary residence or another property, consider tapping into its equity through a Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC).