Or, am I going to possibly create a bad situation like renter not leaving.

i dont consider not being able to find an attorney a red flag, is just that they're not insured to do these kind of transactions i found out. i'm sure that other investors are doing subject to deals in north carolina and they're probably using an attorney, or this can also be done by you without an attorney, just need an attorney to prepare the deed. as far as the seller is concern, they have three choices when facing foreclosure, they can catch up their payments on their own, get help from an investor to make up the back payments and take over the loan and make the monthly payments until they're able to cash out and pay off the loan, and third,just go through the foreclosure and completely ruin their credit and i mean very bad credit. 

Alternatively, you could open unsecured business credit lines and cards to tap for short-term use to cover down payments and closing costs (there's a company that specializes in helping real estate investors do this).

To charge someone 2k to "build business credit" seems unethical. 

I know Highland Park and around Portage Lake is really good, and Goodyear Park is alright, but there are some really bad neighborhoods in the Akron area.

Learn what the current market bears for a loan product for a borrower with your profile - exp, credit history.  

So, looking to purchase a co-op and the co-op is offering a credit towards replacing the floors. 

While approval might pose a challenge due to your lack of flipping experience, a solid renovation plan and clear exit strategy can bolster your chances, especially with strong credit.

It should be free and usually it's a soft credit check...so there's almost no downside to getting prequalified.  

Interest rate as of March 2024 is around 8% for refinance and it's challenging to find something that return at least 10% cash on cash right now. with the line of credit like HELOC you only pay when you draw. good luck!