Sometimes it might make sense to just pay the penalties and walk away, but while $1.5 million isn't chicken feed it isn't "live off the principal till I die" either.

A George Foreman grill a family pack of chicken breast and frozen vegetables go a long way. it has to become a priority that you are willing to forgo convienances for.

Yes, Seattle is lenient on ADU, like California, but buy price and ARV are usually complete lies and remember that Seattle investors know what they are doing.

But I couldn't get myself to do what I considered lying, to folks who are behind in their taxes. 

Either A) the gf's mother stole her identity and impersonated her on the loan application, B) she's lying to you and is going along with it, or C) the inquiry is unrelated to the mother's loan.

In this situation, the responsibility for back taxes typically lies with the seller, but the title company's role is crucial.

Your lying and misrepresenting the facts and reality to suit a narrative. 

Probably not.But the basic dynamics don't lie.

McDonalds might not allow a chicken restaurant or a Starbucks, Panda Express wants to exclude ALL Asian food (Thai, Pho, etc.) so it is paramount that you understand the exclusive use clauses in each of the leases in the property that you are buying and how it will affect your ability to re-lease your spaces when they do ultimately go vacant. 7.

How do you tell when a tenant is lying ?