Can a down payment assistance program be used with the 203k?

After talking to another family member they said they would be willing to go in on the duplex and offered to pay the $40,000 down payment and help with any repairs but they want to be "partners" or "own" a percentage of the duplex.

The payments are super easy!

Yes you can use commission as sourced funds for down payment on a conventional loan.However some lenders have internal overlays that don't allow it.

Could VRBO users from Michigan provide some clarity about the topic of sales tax/lodging tax collection and payment to the state.

Also, conventional lending will NOT allow you to get gift funds OR borrow unsecured funds to help fund a down payment on an investment property.

The payment is about $1320 per month.

Most sellers only care if you close so you can usually use another form of capital stack other than what is on the agreement, however, the seller can force you to use the originally agreed-upon payment method. 

Make that rent payment out to you and pick up a roommate.

I currently do not have enough funds to fund a down payment and am trying to find the most efficient way to save.