But how much sense does it make for us to pay interest on money that doesn't have any value and is merely printed paper created to make the transfer of value convenient? 

If the sinkhole has been remediated, then why not go after the contractor since you should ask for warranties on physical improvements (assuming they're transferable).Again, READ YOUR PSA AND DISCLOSURES - We don't get sinkholes in OR, but if he remediated it, I guess you could say there are none, unless the disclosure asks if there have ever been any.

I don't have any proof of the investigation, but most federal investigations are super confidential while underway. 

Are there other items that should be reported such as transfer of homestead exemption in the case of Florida property, which affects the taxable value of the home?

Once you have signed the listing agreement, the firm and its agents may not give any confidential information about you to prospective buyers or their agents without your permission so long as they represent you.

I just wanted to see if my numbers are tight and still room for profit even if I needed 2-3 months of holding...262k estimated all in...309,900 estimated list price.... would take 295k2 months holding (3k) = 265kRealtor commission (minimal im the realtor)Closing 9k .... 265k+9k = 274k21k profit quick turnaround...Worst case scenario the HOA allows pets and comes with a parking space so I could rent for about $1900 which covers my fees and should cash flow $400 give or take ...It's an extremely competitive market here in NY with a surplus of buyers and a dwindling supply of homes which makes me think (confident) I can get more after the rehab.. my offer was accepted although another buyer wanted to come in cash after me...

the demand will grow.. as far as apartments,, a 2 br can house the person handicapped and a live in care giver so I wouldn't make changes to anything myself if it wasn't at least a 2 Br unit.I'm not sure of the laws but we had a handicapped rental unit at a property I managed and I was told if we had an apartment available and anyone applied we would be forced to have the person living in the handicapped unit transfer, to accommodate the handicapped incoming tenant, if we moved in a non-handicapped disabled person into that unit,.. as long as we had a similar size apartment listed to rent.. so nobody in leasing wanted to rent that apartment out to someone that wasn't handicapped, because they knew it would just be a matter of time when they would be forced to transfer a tenant.  

Unfortunately it doesn't transfer over to real estate investing where numbers are more important than skin color.

It seems you have to be careful when documenting the private money loan and how the money is actually transferred (especially from family members), otherwise the bank may see it as a gift.

Most likely you will need their permission to transfer that info, but most people would like to avoid the extra whack on their credit when you pull it.Bring the deal here to BP once you have found something.