Non-conforming loans (mostly through brokers) do care about such things.

Is it worth the time and hassle vs. just making the fireplaces non-operational?

I do find a few lis pendens but GA is both a judicial and non judicial foreclosure state.

Even with his help, it would take at least a year (probably two) to get something set up that would allow me to pool non-acredited investors.If you stick with acredited investors or, better yet, sophisticated investors, you can get going faster since the SEC assumes that those investors know enough to protect themselves.As John pointed out, if I go that route, don't expect to hear much from me about it.Aside from all the set up, there is a lot of paper that needs to be generated, stored. reported and audited just to prove that you aren't cheating a 90 year old alzheimers patient out of her life's savings.

My situation is essentially I've had to liquidate much of my $ to assist a family member out of a major bind with their health (bless the medical system <rolls>) and that has put me into debt in a big way and my income barely covers my base expenses (not counting other necessities...gas... food.. etc).

She is on medication, however, due to her size, can only be perscribes a very small dosage.

;-)A few ways:Sell a $600K house per day as a super agent.Rehab/Flip 4 houses per week at $20K profit.Own and run a mid-sized medical practice.Own and run a large landscape maintenance company.Consistently bat .300 in the big leagues.

Questions about emotional support animals, breaking leases, contractor repair issues, non payment of rent, lease review, 1031 exchanges, etc. 

A non working swimming pool gate is a lawyer's ticket to prosperity.

If you miss a deal because you use a non-standard form it might be a very acceptable cost compared to other options.John Corey