I would like to speak with someone regarding current market trends and a valuation of my rental in current condition vs rehabbed condition.I also would like to chat with any other investors in the area and hear their opinion on the current market and direction and as-is sale vs rehabbed.Thank you,James 

There was an oil boom in the region that directly impacted the real estate.

In the 1980s equity sharing, or buying 1/2 a house seemed to be a solution for home ownership.

I would identify the exact problem and give a solution.

To answer your question more directly - I think you can as long as you meet the minimum heat requirements... 

Motivated sellers sometimes tend to “forget” about a lien or a judgement or two, so it’s always wise to do both a tital search and setup an escrow company to facilitate the payments directly to the mortgage company if there is one.

The solution may not be easy, but it is simple.

They usually point you in the general correct direction.  

You need someone that's liable for their directive.

Hi everyone,I'm hoping to either get pointed in the right direction for a lender, or get some feedback on a question of whether I should consider "trading up" out of the property I own.I own a duplex in Richmond, Ca that I purchased in March of 2017 for $362,000.