There are actually THREE kinds of subject to transactions1- subject to existing mortgage without lender approval2- subject to existing mortgage WITH lender approval3- subject to existing mortgage as part of a seller financed wrap around mortgage.with #1 and #3 it’s in everyone’s interest to utilize a third party servicer, who collects and then distributes payments.  

Additionally, any existing restrictions at the town level (there are MANY) will be abolished, unless deemed "reasonable" by the state.

There's also plenty of existing assistance out there, from 3.5% FHA homebuyer programs to Section 8 to SSI/VA disability, etc. 

Leverage your existing equity to invest in smaller properties, such as a mixed-use or retail space, to gain experience and cash flow.

A block can transition from appreciating to depreciating within ten houses so you have to learn where it is ebbing and flowing.

Ultimately you will have to sell your house at a discount. 

The sellers says it's just college boys and that's to be expected.He's currently getting good rents...as unbelievable as it may seem and if cleaned/fixed up it could make more as well as increase the value of the property.We own several coworking/coliving properties in the US and Mexico, so we are used to hospitality and properties out of state.However, my questions are;Is this a norm for college students, or student housing? 

If the HELOC is from an existing rental property (A) but funds are used for rentals (B and C), the interest must be allocated to B and C, not A.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If it does go to probate, hopefully your brothers and you can amicably go the informal route vs formal (I've worked with families in both when buying properties out of probate and informal is FAR easier).Since there's no debt on the house, maybe you could sell with financing or maybe you could even buy out your brothers with financing -- that way you maintain ownership and just pay them a monthly amount.

Fortunately for our 100+ house community, the fire department was already on site battling the brush fire and about a dozen fire fighters frantically extinguished the 4 or 5 roofs burning.This is insignificant compared to what has happened in LA, Palisades, Malibu and Altadena however having lived through Hurricane Andrew and many other major storms even this experience was drastically more terrifying and chaotic.