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We're all here to help each other, learn some stuff along the way, and ultimately prosper.I would amend your post to include feedback from anyone or attach it as a file/link within the post and then people can review at their leisure.

The ultimate option would be an interest free loan from a relative if that is feasible.Make sure you are documenting all interactions with your tenants in writing.

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New article today - Loan Origination and Servicing - Legal AdviceDavid Elliott, partner at Burr & Foreman LLPhttp://www.mpamag.com/mortgage-originator/how-to-survive-the-new-cfpb-rules-16890.aspx...I think the key there is that the lenders have to be sure to document everything they consider in underwriting the loans, because if it’s challenged down the road they’ve got to be able to show that they considered every factor,”.......

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You are ultimately responsible and it would be foolish t have a GC without worker man comp.