You can do a subject to transaction but that is not legally assuming the loan.the banks got rid of assumable mortgage long time ago. 

When ever I had gotten too persistent about sending photos, he would change the subject or find a reason why he couldnt document the progress.  

Im sure this is a subject that upsets every single landlord in the U.S...

You can probably identify the builder of the subject property by contacting the City of Gatlinburg - they will have this information on file.Purely from an investment standpoint, building a cabin from scratch is by far your most expensive way to invest in the Smokies right now.

In the olden days we used owner financing and even subject to financing when we were young and poor.

Are you taking this subject to existing mortgage?

Is there any team/commission agreement that you've signed with your broker to outline what the splits are in a situation like this?

We would do a Self-Storage location with containers subject to zoning.

Also, many DSCR lenders now only require 3x to 6x the subject property's monthly PITI payment.  

Rules/policies are subject to change and selling units in some buildings can be challenging.Condos, on the other hand, typically have more lenient rules/policies oftentimes allowing for unit owners to rent their apartments immediately and indefinitely.The rule flexibility, however, comes with a price.