I'm happy to go walk the property and take photos and provide a simple report of the information you want to help you make a decision. 

I have used the STR spreadsheet That is provided by BP..  

In turn they provide me with a steady flow of off market properties.

For properties in Central Ohio, you can access records through the Franklin County Recorder's Office, which provides a public records search tool to help you look up property details, including any liens.

Right now we're inquiring with our insurance provider to validate proper coverage, checking with our rental license if it covers uses like this, and working through what a lease would look like. 

A lot of hosts I know use pool fences, safety signs, and provide life jackets to help reduce risk.

It appears these investors merely provided unsecured loans to RAD who in turn purportedly made loans, although its unclear if that ever happened.

@Katie Camargo Don't expect the acquisition lender to provide better terms.

As far as benefit to the seller goes, @Matthew Paul I think you are probably right on the money and regardless of whether they would have preferred to stay in this house rather than move, it is likely providing them some excellent cash flow; and I'd be hard-pressed to come up with a deal that serves both parties better than the current situation. 

Investors at this time should be extra careful