Some may have balloons, too.Your best bet is to search for a portfolio lender and go actually have a discussion with the loan officer who approves these loans.

But I'd bet its relatively uncommon.

I have to say that is a sly way to try to get a discount, and I bet you already made a low-ball offer.Joe Gore

There are some people betting on the area because it is so close to the train station and the redevelopment that has been coming along with it.  

And with a 20% return I'd bet your beating any stock/mutual fund return out there.

While it may be possible to offer indemnification to the buyer's title company, I wouldn't bet on that flying.I, too, considered the quiet title route here but it's likely to be lengthy and cumbersome.

Did it scare the S*** out of me on the highway over 40 MPH, you bet your *** it did.

The best bet would be have him join you on title and make a side letter agreement to pay him back and then you can Quit Claim off of title.

Women's basketball is a sure bet...

In this case, even if you do decide that restoring is the best bet, then building onto something that has been destroyed might not join 100% perfect.