Have the seller complete the form 17 condition disclosure if improvements, the other one if not.No bank will fund in 15 or whatever days, especially if no house involved.

There is real estate involved, but its not the primary investment motivator.

That being said, I think most laws have grey areas when direct family is involved...that being said, do you think anybody will report you?

So, lots of money (and Fremont has a lot) plus serious lack of new construction SFR plus still historically low interest rates mean something like this is a great deal for a developer, and actually not that risky a bet. 

I believe Moncton is your safest bet for a secure investment.

If you buy at 1% thinking appreciation will save you that’s also a risky bet 10 years into a housing recovery.

A portfolio lender is your best bet.

@Robere Istatia, for a performing note none of your money is involved.

I bet you run a seriously amazing, and legit, business.I also have a soft spot for this because I volunteer in California prisons, one day a month and six full weekends a year, and I work with the inmates directly and I know for a fact that so many of them have your kind of mind and drive and skill.

It is very expensive and time consuming to go to court for both parties involved in a claim.No legal advice given.