The book on Advances Tax Strategies by Amanda Han and Matthew Macfarland is a great book to understand the tax implications associated iwth investing in real estate syndications.

This would be both a risk mitigation strategy as well as a bite size learning opportunity as I intent to manage close to all aspects of these for at least the short term (want to be an expert in the day-to-day operations before hiring this work out). 

A Lot of agents 1) don’t really know all the intricacies/procedures/rules/strategies to do a short sale and 2) don’t want to do all the extra work involved in one, for no extra fees.Attorneys are not great for negotiating/processing shorts sales…they often slow the process down are not needed.If it comes to that point, have a talk with your agent, and their broker, about switching to an agent with short sale experience.You would need to show a financial hardship though….as in you can Not afford to pay the negative cash flow indefinitely. 

A much simpler strategy may be to sell the property, buy a new property, do a cost-seg analysis and take Bonus Depreciation. 

Deposit solutions like Rhino, Damage insurance, lost rent insurance, and things like that. 

Short backstory; I’m a licensed builder in MI and have been on my own for 1.5 years completing structural restorations, insurance claims (roofs, siding, floods, etc), and about 15 or so bathroom remodels.

Consulting a real estate attorney experienced in creative financing methods can help ensure compliance and protect your interests.Texas has specific regulations regarding real estate transactions, and certain creative financing methods might be subject to additional scrutiny.Insurance and Taxes:Ensure that property insurance and taxes are kept up to date.

I think your strategy by just trying to ask respectably is the best way to go here and then you can elevate things if necessary if they're continuing to disregard the non-smoking clause.

General terms:80-90% LTV/ 100% LTC with a cap at 70% ARV9mo note at 12.99% I/O3pts Origination$1k UW$1k LegalAdditional costs - title, appraisal, property insurance (~$2k)10% of renovation estimate as contingency due at closing.Renovation funds issued on a reimbursement basis for work completed.Looking for constructive feedback.Thank you to all that contribute.

The only thing, you'll need to refinance later to get rid of the insurance premium because of the lower downpayment.