FHA allows the construction or renovation of an ADU on the property by refinancing into a 203k loan, but the property must remain your primary residence.This stuff is subject to change, lender specific, and subject to other factors.

I don't think you are going to be able to get insurance for two separate living units in a single-family when they are both illegal and likely do not have the correct egress windows (basement) for fire safety which could subject you to huge liability if something happens to either party.

that isn’t subject to higher down payment requirements or higher interest.

Are day traders still subject to wash sale rules?

If you own 25% or more of any LLC you are required to register with a FINCEN ID for beneficial ownership by January 1st or you could be subject to $500 per day fines.Have you taken care of business?

They claim the repairs were done and that the properties were worth more at the time of purchase but that the area has deteriorated since then.Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated!

I may explain that while I’d like to buy/finance/invest in his property, I need to earn a certain return on my invested capital for the given amount of risk, and if not able to earn the return on the subject deal than I will on the next deal.  

Much more difficult to convince sellers to do a subject to transaction6.

They can unload immediately and not be subject to the volatility of the asset.

Can you point me to a reported decision where a court ordered money damages in lieu of specific performance when real property was the subject of the dispute?