Second, depending on your friends health and your state's Estate Recovery laws, the power of attorney can put your name as joint owner on the property with rights of survivorship.

I work at a youth camp and I make a low income, but housing, health insurance,and other benefits make up for the low income.  

Obviously if you end up having to move 50+ miles for work or some health/family situation there are exceptions, just don't plan on refinancing then moving out the next week.

I feel your pain.

I assume by your question that you are experiencing something similar to my story, if so I feel your pain and I am happy to provide any information about my experience that may help you.

If there have been no upgrades for 10 years....carpets, paint, health and safety upgrades etc.Are all the units separately metered for utilities?  

I spoke with the inspector and was told the fire damage is extensive and the building is unstable and considered a health and safety hazard to public.  

I have a project right now in the an HDLC controlled area (upper bywater) and it is a total pain to deal with them.  

It's typically less painful in the long run.     

We have hit a few snags with one of our newest projects thanks to the Kitsap Dept of Health and we are looking for some creative solutions and ran across Bigger Pockets.