If they were unwilling to sign, I would take that as a sign that they were not a serious buyer, and thus someone I should not put much effort into serving.

Hi Jason,Hurdle 1, solution 1) Local credit unions often have better HELOC rates, but as you are learning are generally unwilling to take the time to do a thorough analysis for HELOCs.

A better option might just be to do a subject to deal or seller financed deal but if they are unwilling to give up the title and deed then go with what you're doing.

I am not really sure why they are so unwilling, but it happens. 

However, joining the board here is extremely difficult due to how well the current board is known and unwilling to step down.

i have considered it and talked with her about it but she is unwilling  because she has a FIRM belief that money, business and family dont and shouldnt mix.

My experience is that people who are unwilling to put the effort in will not succeed in real estate. 

If he is unwilling to pay it, go onto the next applicant who is.  

@Dion DePaoli is right on about most lenders being unwilling to finance the units in your complex until the HOA is approved by these government entities making the mortgages much easier to sell off. 

You're asking for his knowledge and guidance but unwilling to pay.