CD is safe now. 

With SB13 allowing bootlegged safe units and the likely extension to the 5 year window due to the shortage of units, I am unsure there is much risk in the near term.  

@Bill B. for context, the home is in a dedicated STR community, so it's safe to say there's a 0% chance of running into troubles like you mentioned in Oahu or Las Vegas.Also, like I said, those numbers are 100% made up on the spot.

My self never buy on line unless i cant get it other places see what i am buying.

Hey BP community, I’ve been continually listening to videos online about investing while I am at work.

Whenever you get a recommendation, always check them out online especially if you don't know the people recommending them. 

However if you are risk averse recasting the loan is a safe, secure option.

These auctions are public information that you can find online.

The unit I want to occupy has 3 people living in it, when is it safe to give them a notice to vacate and does anyone have a template for this?  

Many HELOC or second mortgages are fixed interest rates and depending on the loan amount, even offer 100% online and no appraisal requirement for issuance.