Just remember no matter what you put on the refinance application the underwriters will screen it with a fine-tooth comb.Joe Gore

I am aware of the risks, I provide disclosures, disclosures, disclosures, I close through escrow, I order a title report, escrow records the warranty deed, I don't use quit claim deeds, I am aware of every one and every entity that might have an interest in the property, I don't let someone stay in the property after they have sold and collect rent from them, I don't miss any payments, I have insurance changed to my name, I have access to the lender if I need it, I make the payments directly to the lender so I can make sure the payment gets paid, I take care of any problems with the city or county regarding weeds, waste, etc, I don't let the house sit vacant, I have backups in the event of a Due on Sale call which I've had 2 in 25 years, I don't believe in "Due on Sale Insurance" or "Tooth Fairies" or "Unicorns Farting Rainbows", all of which are amusing but don't in reality exist, I realize that if I screw up and miss payments it affects the sellers credit and can result in a lawsuit, I have a tightly written contract, I am well funded and I understand the law.

Research your market and qualify your tenant with a fine tooth comb. :)

While these issues are not directly be a requirement on Mike, having his partner get in trouble won't look good in the public eye and the RE commission may go through past transactions with a fine tooth comb, something you don't need.

@Syed H. and I spoke at length about some options and local places too; the builders grade point is also a good one we should note@Mark J.I’ll look into the Wilkes barre shop too. 

She is currently living in an apartment complexes and her grandfather was paying all of her rent there too. The

Get a registered structural engineer and / or experienced home contractor to go through it with a fine tooth comb.Keep in mid that these renovations sometime leave bigger problems behind walls, under flooring, etc.

There's a link to the zoning code on that page, too. The

The erosion takes place over time.

A flip would probably make the most sense too. The