To the contrary in my experience sellers reply to such demands as you've shared has been "tell them to kick rocks". 

They're basically saying, we are liars and can't be trusted....and other people should know we are liars and cant be trusted.In my experience, assessors rely on the representations of the property owners as to whether they're intitled a particular exemption i.e. 65+ and/or homestead. 

Your name would not go on anything, just need someone to review and advise on best course(s) of action.Also, not sure if there are nuances with California but experience with that state would be a plus as a noticed this: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/reporting-like-kind-exc...Thx!

Thank you for sharing your experience and insights.

This will be my first one in this area, my partner has 20 years of experience building homes.

I’d be a little wary of initially buying as big as you can because with only 2 doors currently you may not have enough experience.

ITs certainly in the ballpark but I think you can do better most likely - especially with your experience of owning five rentals - certainly some options here on BP to shop around - but the rates and points seem a tad high - you could probably secure something with both a lower rate and origination (and potentially no appraisal cost as some Hard Money Lenders don't require them)

I'm at a crossroads and need some advice from those with experience in real estate.

You guys have to do your research on credit so you better understand why they do things the way they do and, not just post on forums like you had a bad experience with a company...

I have no experience with flips or BRRRs and don't want to use all my equity for low cash flow right now either.