And your communications need to be very wise, meaning they can't come across the wrong way regarding tone, even when you're aggravated.

It is my understanding that people refinance and then use those funds other ways (personal living, investing, some to buy another property) as a means to minimize tax obligation. 

In this situation, is it better to get a property through regular means, look what is on the market (through realestate agent), or maybe go through a sheriff sale?

Quote from @Lamier Guzman: @Jake Andronico what do you mean "until I need to borrow money at a 9-15%?

Non conventional just means the loan will not be sold to Fannie/Freddie so they do not have to follow those rules.

That should cover the transfer, and I assume that means the tenant isn't paying rent since they would have to be paying it to the old company so you should start the eviction process. 

If no one but owner-occupants can STR... then that should mean opportunity for owner-occupants who STR their primary residences in many jurisdictions.- Large remodels or construction projects (Live in Flip) can be self-managed, worked on directly, and the value add, after 2 years, is largely tax free up to certain limits. - Many areas around the country allow for ADU Construction - house-hackers enjoy similar benefits to remodeling projects by being naturally on-site for ADU construction. 

What off-market really means is that the seller refuses to sign an exclusive listing agreement with an agent but tells the agent if they bring them a buyer, they'll payout a commission.

So, a warranty doesn't mean a whole lot to me. 2.

This means the property is owned by the IRA, and all income and expenses flow through it.