The aim is to expose businesses attempting to conceal illicit gains, thereby identifying those involved in criminal activities.As for a Home Owner Association (HOA), whether it needs to comply depends on its legal structure and tax status.Most HOAs need not file, except 501(c)(4), which probably need to comply.Who is Exempt?

I would suggest looking into local groups as well, there are Real Estate Investor Associations in nearly every metro in the US, so I would join one if you can.

The only leverage you have to get the seller to negotiate is the threat to back out of the deal.

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My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.

As for a Home Owner Association (HOA), whether it needs to comply depends on its legal structure and tax status.

The tradeoff on the joint financing is going to be the (refi) costs associated w any transfer of ownership, HOWEVER transferring title to the LLC is unlikely to trigger due on sale (b/c it sounds like most banks simply aren't monitoring and/or enforcing due on sale in these instances) which would make the ownership (sans the actual mortgage note) more easily transferable than exiting your position as an individual owner?

If there’s a lawsuit or financial risk associated with the property, the LLC structure helps limit your personal exposure by acting as a liability shield.

A better approach might be to find a REI Association in the area(s) and ask other investors for their recommendations - it's not uncommon to choose a different appraiser depending on the type of property (residential vs commercial MFH vs. office or industrial) and the objective of the appraisal.

(source Indiana Association of Realtors).