Even though WE are NOT originating a loan here; it would be the EX-Husband who would be "originating" the Loan (by taking back the Deed of Trust and Note) in order to SELL his 50% interest in the house, the TIE IN is with our BUYING or INVESTING in the purchase of the DOT and Note to generate CASH to him, and CASH OUT to Her is wherethis becomes a "Gray Area" of whether it violates any of the CFPB Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus requirements and could be re-characterized as a high cost LOAN IN DISGUISE ALTERNATIVE THINKING We are thinking a better way to go here IF the EX-Wife agrees; it to SELL the house NOW, pay off the EX- Husband and enter into a 3 year LEASEBACK with the buyer of the home. 

we have a realtor we like but curious how badly that effects our margins vs the expertise they bring on the market we are in. I

This is a new language for me, and repetition is bound to help all of this sink in. I

@Jay Hinrichs @gary s.I don't plan on moving inI plan on keeping as an investment

I'd also see if they are doing things to help keep the house cool during the day-keeping windows closed, having curtains or blinds closed to reduce the amount of direct light coming in (ie literally the sun shining in through the windows-not simple daylight).

I read somewhere I could 1031 the portion of the property that I’m renting (ADU), and pay capital gains tax as normal on the portion I’m living in? Is

Long story short, the shower surround needed replacing, and this was days before a new tenant move in. I

I am pretty sure I know why he is posting as Anonymous as well and can clue you in. I

I would suggest you connect with experience investor focused Realtors in each of the markets you're looking in. I

All in a city I never stepped in. I