I'm a local Duluth investor, happy to share my experience and can give some recommendations to help build your team.

This type of deal can also help you minimize upfront costs, as you’re reducing the cash needed to buy the property outright by aligning the seller’s financial outcome with yours.While there may be details to work through, such as crafting a solid contract or ensuring alignment with any financing you bring in, these can be easily addressed with the right team in place.

@Laurens Van swol a few banks that we've worked with in the past allow you to close in your personal name.

Happy New Year from our Team to You!

My team rehabs and builds new.  

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Their pictures of the leadership team is sketchy as well. 

It does sound odd to me that there are no inspections allowed.

@Blair Ross JrElectric/Gas: Contact the utility provider to see if separate meters are allowed for your property.

This will allow you to remove the person and do the financing on your own.Home Equity Loan/Line of Credit: Since you're looking to access equity, a home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) can be a good option.