Hint, locally owned coffee shops or galleries or hipster bars next to boarded up buildings are usually signs that an area is ready to take off.JB

As the others have either stated or subtly stated, this isn’t a deal worth doing.

HINT: No one says that the difference has to be split right in the middle. 

They probably won’t have websites and though they may hint that they lend (sometimes they give large hints) they will not do any serious advertising.

As @Russell Brazil hinted at it might be hard for us to know the exact reasons but I'll take a stab at a suggestion:  If you are buying and holding a 1-4 unit property as an investment then you should be able to receive a "conventional" loan with a 30 year fixed rate.  

He hinted that I could maybe do it, but I wouldn't be paid much.

This helps you uncover important information you need about the home and getting the seller talking helps you build rapport and trust with them.2) Listen for clues and hints about why they're selling.

Professional urban planner here...I stopped reading the reply posts as some people were hinting at some considerations, but I'll restate them quickly.

Whether or not separate accounts are required in your particular jurisdiction to protect yourself from Veil concerns is best discussed, as hinted at by Mr.

Hint, a bad reason.