In this arrangement, the buyer signs a contract where one of the clauses specifically says that he assumes responsibility for the loan which remains under the seller's name.

My question is: could the current tenant (age 59) remain in the property if she becomes eligible for Section 8 assistance?

This allows a few days for flexibility and cleaning.But it really depends on the remaining work.

Since you haven't received the funds yet, you cannot claim any loss for 2024.If you receive the 10% return of principal in 2025 and the investment is officially terminated or sold at that time, you could potentially claim a capital loss for the remaining 90% on your 2025 taxes.

There are really great REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are particularly lucrative - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

Phoenix contains a rare combination of elements that have created an outstanding market for distressed property investments, including the following:Cost Savings: Distressed properties are sold below their market value and enable investors to take hold of properties at a trifle compared to traditionally listed properties.Strong Market Fundamentals: Being among the fastest-growing cities in the country, Phoenix ensures a high demand in housing and rentals, hence good potential for resale or income from rentals.Value Creation Opportunities: Most distressed properties need renovations; thus, such situations present opportunities for investors to increase equity by adding value.Population and Economic Growth: Phoenix remains among those cities in the country which are attracting more and more residents and business; therefore, this presents good, long-term appreciation possibilities of property appreciation and income creation.Challenges to ConsiderWhile the rewards can be great, distressed property investment is not without its challenges.

Paint, Plumbing, Roof, Flooring, appliances.B- neighborhood.55,750 down payment + 20k in repairs.  75750 all in.Median rent for the neighborhood is 2k.532 cash flow.I already asked them to drop the price by 15k for us to remain in the deal. 

If the investor would like to receive cash flow, I will pay them the $2,507.83 up until the remainer of the 5 years.The remaining profit earned with the $41,315 would be $191,784.80 total if you get paid for the duration of 20 years!

Columbus, GAYou can go look up the remaining 21 markets, but you get the idea.

The plan was to utilize the HELOC as the down payment then getting a conventional loan to cover the remaining 80%.