You can probably identify the builder of the subject property by contacting the City of Gatlinburg - they will have this information on file.Purely from an investment standpoint, building a cabin from scratch is by far your most expensive way to invest in the Smokies right now.

You can do a subject to transaction but that is not legally assuming the loan.the banks got rid of assumable mortgage long time ago. 

The activity is essentially no longer subject to the passive activity rules, so even if your modified AGI exceeds $150,000, you can take the suspended losses in year of sale.

Are you taking this subject to existing mortgage?

I would have personally waited a bit to list in the spring when things are hot and everyone is over-bidding. 

I guess not to buy since I just finished one of the new BP podcast episode - Rent INSTEAD of Buying by Jonathan lollKeep on renting does make sense at least for now (and maybe a little longer since the housing market is still HOT around here.)

I bought two SFR is Desert Hot Springs (years ago). 

This strategy is a combo of subject-to/seller carryback.

Second best way is to review Michael Plaks' post on this subject.

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