I was born and currently reside in Greenville, NC.

Hi@Ryan Laue I'm an investor that resides in Northern NJ and invest throughout the state. 

I desperately want to avoid them getting in if they haven't already taken up residence and laid eggs.

Does anyone know of a fund/hard money lender that will do a refinance on a high end residence being used as a rental? 

I know how buying a house for a primary residence can become an emotional decision which increases the amount a person is willing to pay... but with attempting to pick up a long-term buy and hold, at least in my experience, the profitably is largely determined at purchase (and of course subsequent to this, proper tenant screening and management of the property).

A lease option would be a great solution to her problem since she is not in a hurry to sell bit is stressed, however its an older house and needs a lot of work hence the low ball offer.

I own a condo which is worth about 160k, and owe 110k.I just purchased a single family residence for my primary residence 3 months ago.

The current plan is to go straight into a rental, then begin the process of home buying (primary residence) within a month or two of getting settled, knowing it could take several months to find what we're looking for. 

We've found they often attract a stronger resident/people will treat them with care & stay longer as it feels like they have their own home. 

I'm offering my primary residence as a LO.