Your son is responsible for making payments on time or ruining this seller's credit. 

As for non-bank loans, I'm familiar with a loan program that provides 100% financing, but it requires a minimum 650 credit score and proof of funds covering 12 months of interest.

From our experience with clients, you’d typically expect to pay around $1,000–$1,500 for a single-property return, depending on your situation.If that $6K includes monthly bookkeeping and accounting, it could be reasonable; it could also be low, or high... it all really depends on the number of transactions, bank/credit card accounts, and the complexity of your finances.

I'm 53, married with 2 kids less than 17 years old with debt only from purchases on credit cards and my home.

Sourced through the MLS and negotiated heavily with the seller to get price reductions and credits at closing How did you finance this deal?

Run a credit/screening report on yourself.

.- Personal Articles: Coverage for belongings that have a special or collectors valuesuch as Jewelry, Furs, Fine Arts, Collectibles, etc...Your age should not be a factor on the pricing but, depending on the company these other factors may get you credits:- Insurance Score (company pulls certain info out of your credit report).

She didnt, and two weeks after going under contract, we got a credit-monitoring notification that this mortgage had gone delinquent.

There are still people out there who only deal with cash, and are queasy about using credit or debit card to make purchases. 

Another thing to consider is the opportunity cost of the property. if you are unable to negotiate repairs while under contract, a price reduction, or a credit at closing.