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Keep in mind, its nothing until the bank authorizes the short sale. 

Do you gentlemen think that I should keep trying, in another way or person, to contact a someone else in authority?  

So my questions are:a.) what questions do I need to be asking of the ownersb.) how do I go about getting solid info on the property, re: liens etc ( I do know about the authorization of release from the bank/mortgage holder).

From what I understand, they basically "Maintain" the entryway to the neighborhood, make sure nobody paints their house purple, etc.However, do these HOA's have authority to place regulations on renting to tenants?

If I were in your shoes, I would be fine with paying the lawyer to ask for the personal liability clause (like .2 of an hours), but I would not authorize the lawyer to spend another second after it is rejected.

I'm certain the intent in the DFA and more importantly from a courts perspective in the minds of the authors that a non-bank doing unlimited occupant financings was not in their intent.  

So... the offer is not legally binding since he doesn't have the authority to sell (I think). 

In the agreement, the tenants are informed and agree that we will share network usage logs with the authorities if requested.

I came across a wholesaler/rehabber in Texas who has made the following pitch; Description: Under market value fixer upper 4 beds 2 bath, 1078 sqft, lot size: .13 acres, yearly taxes: $1,200.00, estimated insurance: $750.00, estimated repairs: 30K; central hvac, flooring, update kitchen/bath, roof, interior/exterior finish.Price: $49,000 CashARV: 109-115KExit Strategy: Owner Finance with 30K repairs: 5k down, $1,095.00 monthly P/I, 30 year amortization, 10% interest, Price: 109kRent with 30K in repairs: $1,095.00 with section 8, no need to chase the monthly payment, Housing Authority pays direct deposit to your account.He is recommending a cash purchase but also has a lender who does rehab loans.