I am sure this is a no brainer for many of you seasoned investors but for us it seems like a huge hill of uncertainty we need to climb. 

As far as haveing or creating a double mortgage that is most probably a no no but I would consult with a knowledgeable attorney even though I feel I am probably right about a double mortgage not being acceptable.

Ten years later, there's still just a hint of that smell....These days, it's a no go for me, even if the money is right, it's just too gross.

For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given:(1) "court official" means a judge, referee, court administrator, prosecutor, probation officer, or victim's advocate, whether employed by or under contract with the court, who is authorized to act on behalf of the court;(2) "qualified third party" means a person, acting in an official capacity, who has had in-person contact with the tenant and is:(i) a licensed health care professional operating within the scope of the license;(ii) a domestic abuse advocate, as that term is defined in section 595.02, subdivision 1, paragraph (l); or(iii) a sexual assault counselor, as that term is defined in section 595.02, subdivision 1, paragraph (k);(3) "qualifying document" means:(i) a valid order for protection issued under chapter 518B;(ii) a no contact order currently in effect, issued under section 629.75 or chapter 609;(iii) a writing produced and signed by a court official, acting in an official capacity, documenting that the tenant or authorized occupant is a victim of domestic abuse, as that term is defined under section 518B.01, subdivision 2, criminal sexual conduct, under sections 609.342 to 609.3451, or stalking, as that term is defined under section 609.749, subdivision 1, and naming the perpetrator, if known;(iv) a writing produced and signed by a city, county, state, or tribal law enforcement official, acting in an official capacity, documenting that the tenant or authorized occupant is a victim of domestic abuse, as that term is defined under section 518B.01, subdivision 2, criminal sexual conduct, under sections 609.342 to 609.3451, or stalking, as that term is defined under section 609.749, subdivision 1, and naming the perpetrator, if known; or(v) a statement by a qualified third party, in the following form:STATEMENT BY QUALIFIED THIRD PARTYI, ....................

So, if motivated seller doesn't have the equity to pay off their mortgage then we have a no deal because the lender would still have interest and a first lien on the house.Then, at the point would be when to consider a lease option?

@Joanna Lenn The general rule is that putting appreciating property (e.g. rental real estate) inside of a corporation, whether S Corp and C Corp, is a no no. 

Hello Aram,That would be a NO.

In regards to negotiating with the HOA that should be a No, I would assume if he owes $8k in back dues there's most likely a lien on the property if the HOA is doing there job correctly to insure they get paid.

To conduct a no-fault eviction (taking properties off the rental market/moving in family), you're required to pay relocation fees determined by the RSO which ranges from about $5k-$21k which is determined on whether the tenant is over 62, disabled, been in the unit for over 10?

What lender would give you a no down payment loan on investment property?