For me biggest challenge I always have is getting returns done and k-1s issues

The other options you are playing with fire as using a HELOC that is paying interest is essentially buying with 100% financing.Having no skin in the game has always been a high risk strategy and people were able to get away with it the past few years due to the money supply and inflation but I would not use that as the measuring stick.

They want an investor to have some serious skin in the game.The other option would be to wholesale this opportunity to somoene and make a few bucks to save so you have some money for a downpayment in the future.

They issue for them has always been getting caught between a long-term lease which isn't needed and/or a vacation rental that is just too transient. 

As others has shared, I am able to hook them up properly to avoid any issues with tenant installation.If a unit dies, and I do not want to replace it, I just terminate the addendum and remove them. 

The issue is that whatever he does, he's going to need time to educate himself and recommendations on who to trust.

These all require applicants to submit an acceptable Letter of Explanation addressing each specific issue and occurrence.Rental HistoryBecause a current landlord may say anything to get rid of a bad tenant out of desperation, we also require information for the previous landlord of all applicants.

The basement, which Steve Yoak supposedly renovated, has openings, and there are rodent issues.

There were several issues with title and it was obvious they wanted to get quick cash. 

Or the market tanks and the value of the house goes down and that creates issues (selling at a loss, who brings money to the closing table, etc.