With a target customer segment in mind, then you set about developing a product or service that your customer is willing to pay for that consistently meets their needs better than the competition.When we bought our two SF rentals, I used that same approach.  

@Donna Ryngala Any attempt to circumvent owner occupancy agreements - which you will sign at closing - could set you up for a charge of mortgage fraud.I'm not the world's foremost expert on this, but I do believe that the new home must be your primary residence, including being your mailing address.Talk with your lender to be sure you understand the requirements.

He owns a side business but it's up and coming.

Let's set up a phone call.

You may want to consider having you added in a junior lien position with a set dollar amount that you both can agree on.  

I honestly told their counsel I would pile their claim amount in my front yard in bills and set it on fire before I would give them a penny.

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They can go after the original owner but not foreclose anymore.Unless the senior lien took care of the junior liens also when setting the bid price.

It's a side by side ranch duplex near Gratiot listed at $110k.

On a side note, items such as electrical and plumbing must be up to code so those items will be inspected.