(They will pre approve you for the permanent loan and then hook you up with a hard money lender for the interim)

She cannot do an owner finance, because she needs to free up her debt load to allow the loan on the new house to be approved.

Hi BP. I have a fourplex with the mortgage and title in my name but my brother and I are 50/50 partners on everything (cash flow, capital contributions, etc.). That being said, the plan is for each of us to report the...

The smaller local banks that I have talked to are reluctant to work with out of state investors, probably due to the added legal cost of tracking them down if something goes wrong.   

Now since the landlord had undertaken renovations to create a low allergen place to live, marketed their building as such - being forced into accepting an ESA would "fundamentally alter the nature of the services provided" and thus allow them to legally decline the request!

At a minimum you'd want to work with a mentor or (preferably) attorney that is experienced in distressed property matters and well-aware of the many legal pitfalls. 

Plus trying to get approved for my first FHA loan.

I know that it is legal, but is there a problem with me telling the tenants right off the bat that they need to sign a lease agreement?

@Ian MiddletonAttend the biggest networking event in Houston next Wednesday, Sept 19, and you will meet hundreds of local investors, along with vendors.It's a loaded question, but here is the short answer:For legal liability protection, if you need one, is an LLC.

@Manuel Martinez Yes presuming ground leases are legal in your state.