Hi, anyone here with a no-pet policy? 

@Peter Woerner the last refi I did was a no closing cost loan.

If a no brainer, absolutely amazing deal comes through and you need the money for down payment etc. jump on it!

This is a no-brainer.

So because the other unoccupied unit has the same number of bedrooms owner occupied might be a no-go, but the SFH (2b, 1ba, w/garage) unit has a larger square footage and garage access, so wondering if we might be able to get use that as a means to occupy that unit.

Sounds like a title holding trust is a no go in Washington.

Try to get to know them, let them know what you do and ask them what they like to buy - you may be able to flip them a deal in the future.Not all banks get financially satisfied at the auction - meaning if the property does not sell for the mortgage balance --- if that is the case - you need to meet with the trustee after a no sale and negotiate a cash price with the trustee - he is obligated to pass along to the lender.Make sure you are well prepared with a deposit at the auction, education of the value of the property and cash to close the deal.

Ideally, they would have set parameters of what is acceptable and what is not, such as a minimum credit score or a 'no evictions' policy.

I require no less than 3 profitable exit strategies, if I can't hit that mark it's a no-go. 

I would say for my investment criteria anything more than $15K in turn-key rehab (in addition to my Entry Fee) is a no-go for Seller Finance.