You can review all of the properties up for sheriff's sale through this link (https://salesweb.civilview.com/), but there is a lot to know about how it really works.

But the real question is given the growth rate of the Greenville, SC is it ok to rely on Equity on appreciation of house for the long term?

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

.: I was always under the impression that a VA loan could not be assumed for investment purposes and that it must be for a primary residence, which typically means occupancy of the residence for a year. 

The idea is that he will 100% fund the acquisition of buy and hold properties (down payment, etc.) and I will 100% find, acquire, and manage the buy and hold properties. 

I think that is a big thing that a lot of people dont understand.  

The big problem here is if the quality of work is no good.

I would also provide a small line of credit to the partnership which I would charge for of course. 

Anything else would keep you tethered together after the breakup until the house was disposed of.

Quote from @Tim Johnson: Has anyone seen an example of a lender combining debt with equity on a real estate deal?