If I were to approach a seller of a $200k home, and they had a remaining mortgage of $100k, could I get a new bank financed loan for that $100k, and have the seller finance the remaining $100k of equity to me?   

Many would be surprised to learn that about half of all states allow discrimination based on marital status, meaning a landlord can reject applicants that are not related and not legally married.As always, it's important to know the laws of your jurisdiction.

Makes banks happy, but not what you want if you are concerned about your bottom line. 

Local banks.

Which city/jurisdiction are you in? 

That being said it’s worth understanding what’s working locally as your next step varies jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

-Local banks were the best.

Are you going to keep the separate bank account, keep corporate minutes?

With online access to almost every jurisdictions property recordings, lenders today use software that automatically searches property transfers for transfers involving their loans.  

When you go to a Bank or Credit Union, they can only offer you what products that bank or credit union offer.