It's a crazy scenario but if you have no skin in the game there is nothing really tying you to the property other than a perceived future profit, which may or may not come to pass.Now, having said that, after a few deals are under your belt with that lender I bet things could change to better suit your needs :)Regards, Lenny

@John O'Keeffe Welcome to the community sir.Quite honestly, you have already found THE BEST source of information right here on BP.Sure, there are other sits and Youtube channels that offer some education, BUT by far BP has the most densely pack information in all of the internets ( 'Murica)Good luck!

I'd bet there are improvements that you could for 1-2k (or less) that will make it nice.

I'm thinking emailing him the bid as well as well as my pictures with a take it or leave it is probably our best bet.

The internet is not where folks should be getting their legal advice. :) 

Your best bet is always going to be to go talk with a few mortgage loan officers.

With the internet you pretty much have full acsess to the MLS.

I am betting on rent growth and appreciation for 30+ years but I'm betting on SF and Honolulu. 

@Mike Russo -  Then I would recommend @Mark Ainley - he really knows that area well and would be your best bet for what you are looking to do

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