Figure this property and your family situation first, then you can worry about buying properties (imo).Best of luck to you and I'm so sorry again for your loss. 

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Starting with a small multi-family house hack is a smart move, offering the benefits of living rent-free and equity building.

We decided to make the unit all electric so we didn't have to worry about the gas bill and the meter is already split for electricity.

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The 1st position heloc has nothing to worry about because it will still be attached to the property after the 2nd position heloc forecloses....death of the borrower has no effect on it.Likely not time to make a deal with the “owners” since that would likely involve probate, and time.  

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So feel free to read my posts on the subject and contact me if you need any further help.Most importantly, Mexicans, Dominicans and Latinos from other countries, you're all awesome!

If you are worried about this there are companies that handle servicing these payments automatically on a scheduling system if you have a bunch of them.