@Andrew CosmeYou should close just as if it was a normal sale and get a title company to create the loan docs, get title insurance and sell you the property.I strongly recommend you go through a title company and do not do a closing that was based on docs found online etc.

The main players in this space are Guidance Residential and UIF, but it turns out that they may just be purchasing a Freddie/Fannie loan on the back end to finance the deal and then structure it differently for the buyer - which isn't in accordance with their religious rules. 

I even have DSCR quote that I'm using for loan information. 

So for these locations, leasing to a car lot is a “tax payer”; no cash flow just enough rent to cover the insurance and property taxes and perhaps a moderate loan service.  

@Jay HinrichsThat lender yes made a very bad investment which I am being kind with those wordsI have a non performing loan in BK and a person gave this person $60k loan unsecured while they were in bankruptcy and never even ran credit or checked on his backgroundShe now wants to sue for fraud which great your suing someone in bankruptcy - the money is gone.

. 🎉 I’m still finalizing things with my lender, but before I move forward, I want to be 100% sure I’m covering all the key steps.Here’s the checklist I’ve put together so far:Home inspection – to catch any hidden issues.Appraisal – to confirm the property’s value matches the offer.Financing contingency – securing my loan approval without surprises.Title search – ensuring there are no liens or legal issues.Seller disclosures – reviewing any known problems upfront.Neighborhood research – making sure the area fits my investment goals.Are there any crucial steps I’m missing or anything you think I should focus on more?

He has hard money loans on the house that he cannot pay off.

We live in the greater Seattle area, WA, and just got pre-approved for a loan.

I would highly recommend looking at the 10% down second home occupancy loan for financing.

Tradition land loan What was the outcome?