It brings some great topics to the subject.

We have frequently had this problem.

I think you'll also find that even if he isn't liable for the debt, his interest in the property is subject to the lien of the mortgage. 

Buy a TLC or "ungly inventor" and use some of the cash to do some renovations before or after depending on if the properties were "Subject to" or would pass an appraisal and had high ARV potential for remodel or build out.

@Dayton BishopStarting investing with limited money can be achieved through various strategies such as house hacking, partnerships, bird dogging, subject-to deals, joining a Real Estate Investment Group (REIG), interning or working for a real estate investor, college networking, and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) or Real Estate Crowdfunding.

I'm having trouble finding any real solid information, experts, or sources on the subject, so I figured I would reach out to the BP community. 

You have to do the work on the front end and vet out who you are listening to about the subject you want to learn about.

I have frequently contacted sellers about properties that are off market that I feel pretty strongly that my buyer would be interested in or they have contacted me about. 

Take advantage of the need to get new residents more frequently than an LTR by experimenting right after you've filled a listing: change up the description on your platforms, try a new platform, raise the proposed rents, or practice reaching out to those "bad leads" of FF.

@David Cheng simply tell them to write an offer subject to inspection.