They will loan you a percentage of the purchase price and a percentage of the rehab costs.  

We are looking for recommendations on a trustworthy exterminator and a contractor that can help with sealing the attic after extermination.Also, any tips on cleaning up the mess and replacing the contaminated insulation?

All of the copper had been stripped and a couple walls torn up.  

I'm purchasing a house for $29K that needs a little cosmetic work (painting and a new kitchen subfloor) prior to renting.  

Current property deed has two names (X and Y), however the mortgage note has only one name (X).And as per the title search report, Chain of Title1:When the property was purchased the deed has both X and Y names as joint tenants with the Right of Survivorship.Chain of Title2:Later a quit calm deed was made with Grantor( prior owner)  Y and Grantee (deed owner ) XChain of Title3:Again a bargain and sale deed was made the other way from above Grantor( prior owner) X and Grantee (deed owner ) YCurrent Title (vesting information):And one more time a Deed was made with both names (X and Y) on the deed as joint tenants with the Right of Survivorship.Now, as X is the only mortgage holder from the time of purchase, and bank is foreclosing the mortgage on X, will Y have any legal ownership to the property, if the property gets sold at sheriff sale.

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If you only have a couple thousand dollars, no access to other funds, and a sudden need for 4K-5K crops up that causes issues I would consider waiting a few months.

@Mark Davis  Each time there is a transaction with a loan involved the lender will require a new, updated title search and a lender's title policy.  

It has their name and a pin.

In both investment adventures, there are pros and cons, but not really knowing where to start, I was hoping to get some advice or find someone local in the area to meet up with and get more information.My husband and I currently own 3 rental properties – a row home in Baltimore City, MD a single-family home in Baltimore County, MD and a condo in Ashburn, VA.