These funds usually come from the seller (or some other source) as a financial incentive to induce someone to buy their property.

At first blush, donating housing sounds like something you might be able to claim, again, as a donation- not as the church operating the multifamily- but even as a financial planner tax rules make my head hurt so please talk to a CPA before making any promises

I think the basis of any due diligence is to source a top long standing PM or similar and getting them to advise you on the location. don't waste your money looking at cities you know nothing about.

We are looking to expand together so only interested in those who want to align with our goals and build a long-standing relationship.  

, pay someone to stand around?

I am in a very bad financial situation. 

Most times, financial and repair records are not uploaded to the portal.

In the long run I assume that would put us ahead financially given we wouldn't be paying as much in interest over the course of the loan. 

It is both earning money and saving at the same time but having other peope contribute to you own financial succress. 

New home owners see these as an option if they don't mind a little updating at some point. 3> Homes in physical or financial distressed.