Feel free to DM me if you want to run numbers. 

(The 2 years allows me to house hack for free since I am stationed here for 2 yrsPre-context:-VA funding fell through at appraisal because he had non permitted renovations and was using the property as a 5 unitPM me for more infoThank you!

I'm always looking to make more connections in the area so feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Hard money lender is not going to give you one lump sum cash to be free to spend.

Feel free to reach out for more info.

George - I think that the owners most likely to seller finance a portion of the sale are those that have owned their property for a LONG time (potentially looking for residual income) and owners than own their property either "free and clear" (without a mortgage/debt) as they have more flexibility.

Free attorneys from tenant-support groups are very effective in finding ways to block and delay.PS: for anyone interested in supporting our landlord legislative efforts please join the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin RPAWI.org which is a Milwaukee-based non-profit.Cashflow in Milwaukee is still possible at current interest rates, but you have to be careful to not "buy cashflow" with a huge capex liability that comes with old buildings! 

So gift the proceeds tax free or put my name on house and sell it?

But as soon as their is a sale of the property - that differential goes away and the property appraiser is free to tax it at it's "just value" - which is usually some percentage below what you paid for it... like 15-20% less than what you paid.  

If it's your primary residence, you'll be able to keep any gains tax free if you've lived there 2 of the last 5 years.