There needs to be a name coined for this.This may be a great way to start evaluating properties in the south bay as well.

It also has a student loan judgment lien against the property that I am sure I'll have to pay off to release the home to me upon his death even if I am named in the will to receive the home (without my name on deed by then).

Thanks @Ben HowardHere are some quick insights (lists) about the Sacramento County MFR 2-4 market:16,044 properties designated MFR 2-45,056 owners live outside Sacto County4,476 owners live outside of California884 were sold/purchased in last 365 days (~5.5%)2018 YTD: 3432017: 9432016: 8632015: 8124,520 have 100%+ equity796 are underwater12 are in Preforclosure263 marked vacant by USPS143 were purchased at auction by a trustee sale buyer1,445 have had a death of joint tenant in last 365 daysSince 2016, 676 transactions were off-market - and scanning through those buyers a lot appear to be investors as they've done 2+ deals or their LLC name indicates investment orientation.

Hi @James Nelson,Do you own the rental in your name or in some sort of entity? 

My name is Marco, and I wanted to introduce myself to everyone on the site.

To do the refinance you're going to need to do the refinance in your personal name in order to get conventional financing. 

My name is Lulli (have fun pronouncing that) Debrosse.

I know the lender sometimes puts there own name to the deed to make sure collateral is in place as quickly as possible... and yes I agree not losing the deposit is critical for repeat business...   

While you’re erasing, just erase their name from the top of the lease and find another tenant.

Hello Everyone, My name is Nina Carter.