I am aware of the "due on sales" clause issue with moving a property into an LLC. 

I am aware there are infinitely creative ways of financing given enough time and effort, but I feel the options available to someone who has no steady income seem too risky and cut my margins for error more than I would like.

Just be aware of these scheme's and sales techniques.As for Washington state, there is no "AS IS" contracts because several court cases here in Washington state have corrected the statement of "AS IS" in buying a property.

One thing you want to be aware of with FHA on 3-4 units properties is the self-sufficiency rule.

I'm aware tenants get first right to purchase but what options/strategies can we choose?

Jonathon, first I'm a newbie investor for sure but interestingly enough my first deal last year was on a lot that was dividable, in case your not aware this web-site will tell you your zoning and if it is dividable Portland Maps .

The code reinforcement office was aware of the tax lien situation and they waited to see if new owner would fix some things so that they could remove the condemned sign.

Its certainly prudent for any rental property owner to be aware of these issues.

This is rare but any investor looking to not buy turnkey should be aware of the risk.

@Preet Bains also as a side note, I am not sure you are aware that you must occupy the property for a certain amount of time before it comes off RC.