These transactions are defined by the terms of the Mortgages , Deeds of Trust , or Deed to secure debt or what ever type of debt instrument that is state specific.

I'm not motivated, but the homes needed work I didn't want to do or I did if for strategic tax or debt shell game reasons.

Flatline population growth is a sign of a poorly managed state and large or soon to be large, government debts (e.g., Illinois).

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Debt pay down and appreciation is gravy.Is this serious or sarcasm?

I think it would be financial suicide to give up a 500k a year job that you know how to do and is secure to launch into thinking your going to replace it with rental income.. unless your sitting on 5 mil plus in  cash with no debt.

We all should understand that investing in real estate has inherent risk that can be REDUCED but not completely eliminated, like any other type of investment.

You can have multiple conventional mortgages and have a great credit score as long as you don't pay late or get too close to the maximum debt to income ratio.

If it does go to probate, hopefully your brothers and you can amicably go the informal route vs formal (I've worked with families in both when buying properties out of probate and informal is FAR easier).Since there's no debt on the house, maybe you could sell with financing or maybe you could even buy out your brothers with financing -- that way you maintain ownership and just pay them a monthly amount.

Hi Kristi,VA loans do have flexible debt to income ratio requirements, unlike every other loan.