I have about $40-60k cash that i could use but would prefer not to drain it all.The problems that I am encountering are:- most multi family are being sold quick and above asking price (super competitive due to low supply and strong market)- I cannot provide an all cash offer which puts me at a disadvantage-I'd like to purchase a home that i can put some sweat equity but it would be hard to qualify and FHA loan for that type of home and i don't have the capital for 25% on 400k = $100kMy proposed solution:- Have a family member (lets call him Bob) use their HELOC to buy the home with cash- Then have him sell the home to meMy questions are:1.

We will buy all the supplies....we love to paint!" 

And the seller seems less than willing to supply an of that.   

We are hoping to add the member-supplied reviews in the near future. 

Low interest rate long term debt is preferred in this market due to the M2 money supply going up and the probability of inflation in some asset classes and deflation in others.

Yes I did.Its simple supply and demand.

Therefore, rent demand is greater than supply and it is expected to continue for several more years.

At the end of the day, it comes down to supply and demand and how high of a demand contractors are in your region. 

I have done it once myself many years ago and it was not too hard, but I had it tested.When I hire someone to do it (which is every time in the last ~20 years), I let them worry about testing it and taking the "correct" precautions and disposing of the waste appropriately.With what my popcorn removal contractor charges for popcorn removal and texture, I would hire it out even if money was in shorter supply for me. 

I do know that supply at least in Hartford county Ct Commercial, Multi Family and Single Family is low.