You're the one on the hook for the mortgage so unless it's an investment that you would feel comfortable making without this 3rd party involved, I would steer clear.

I'm not quite sure why the other poster would suggest financing the 2 family investment property as owner occupied, but I would stay clear of that.

Now obviously not all strategies will work in all markets, but I think the whole mentality of going somewhere else to invest is 9 times out of 10 a personal deficiency and not a market issue.There's a little book called Acres of Diamonds that explains this clearly.

They're just swamped.Provide clear and concise documents, make sure they're exactly what's called for, and hang in there.

Off topic but clearly an area where people are also confused.John Corey

This was clearly disclosed to our owners, and they certainly had the option us of hiring contractors to make repairs.

It should be clearly spelled out there if your contract is a good one.

Not sure what your best option is because its not clear what you want.

If you need financing make offers that clearly indicate that you will be getting a loan.Note that some deals will only happen with cash buyers.

You're going to be foreclosed and ruin your credit -- clearly you don't care since the home has been trashed by animals and a vagrant.