@Manny Martinez FHA monthly mortgage insurance is typically 0.85% of the loan amount, so you are effectively already paying the rate you were quoted, $200 per month on an $80,000 loan amount would be about the equivalent of a 3% interest only loan, now factor in the difficulty in finding a 2nd mortgage in todays rate environment that low and assuming the refi rate you are talking about is a fixed rate, your $200 extra per month is paying down the balance of the $80k further reducing the effective rate you are paying on the $80k, all while paying about the same effective rate on your existing balance when you combine your rate and MMI... seems like it is a good move to me or at least better than finding a 2nd mortgage.

I assume this is in LA...have you asked about the DP required to get a high balance conforming loan? 

The way most people do subject to deals is by setting up a system of checks and balances providing some protection for both buyer and seller, and trying to avoid alerting the lender that a deed transfer has taken place.

They raise capital for the balance sheet lend it out like other insurance companies do on prime assets  keep some liquidity for claims. 

If that doesn't cover the principal balance plus all accrued interest, exit fees, yield maintenance, prepayment penalties, default interest, advances made for unpaid property taxes and insurance (even forced placed insurance), advances on senior loans, foreclosure costs/fees, toxic waste cleanup, costs of resale, the list goes on and on...the lender can sue each and every one of you for the entire unpaid amount.The way this would likely play out, should the lender elect to enforce the personal guarantee, is they would file suit naming each partner as a defendant. 

Reno, on the other hand in the heart of the West, offers a more consistent track record-just what you want for peace of mind in your investments.Key Points:1) Reno is holding its own with solid occupancy rates for multifamily properties.2) Across the West, occupancy is more consistent, and Reno fits right into this pattern.3) For a balanced approach to investment, Reno’s stability is worth considering.For those San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Los Angeles investors looking at the big picture, Reno is a smart choice.Source: Freddie Mac Multifamily 

I am new to this and am open to being shown I'm incorrect, but I have finally duplicated the problem with a spreadsheet since it was driving me crazy.The formula for "Profit if sold" is Property Value - Sales Expenses - Loan Balance - Cash Needed + Cumulative Cash Flow. 

A good degree is one that brings  balance into your life so there is that too.

My advice is to treat your balance sheet with respect and keep your short term debt items like LOCs at a minimum if you can.

Subsequently, after establishing a balanced relationship with the tenant, you can consider making upgrades to the landlord's apartment,as a sidenote: Should any usable items be removed during renovations, offering them to the tenant can foster goodwill and enhance the tenant-landlord relationship.