If they do, you may have a chance under the scenario you're proposing - if they share your concern for it's condition (although that seems unlikely since they've been living with it the way it is for some time, it seems).If you own it, it's pretty lowbrow to expect a neighbor to invest in your property. 

After building a portfolio of fully renovated homes I wanted to give this model a chance.

If you invest in RE, whether active or passive(management team, syndications, crowdfunding), I'd love the chance to quickly explain the structure and hear your thoughts on what might need to be improved.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Why would someone buy now and make little money for the chance that the rates will adjust later?

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

And this is your best chance of house hacking while covering most of your living expense or maybe even cashflow if you buy in the right area.Hope this helps!

Would love any additional info and the chance to check it out! 

-The right “how” will attract the right “who” and discourage and weed out the wrong “who”.Me and my property management team developed the a 40-Point Complete Household System to not leave the “how” to chance.

If we become heavily restricted, what chance does the rest of the DMV have to get their own regulations that make sense?