They were advised by an RE agent to list each side for 145K but they don't want the hassle of separate deeds. 

If you're just starting out I, personally, would advise you to get a few transactions under your belt before branching out into "creative" financing unless you have a mentor familiar with those techniques to show you the intricacies.

Thank you for the precious advise. 

@Joe Villeneuve  my credit is admittedly bad, 660. this is not because of bad spending habits but because i took bad advise on how to build credit last year and opened four cards simultaneously and haven't used them enough to help my credit rating.

A "Trip Adviser" type site for the equity and debt crowdfunding industry will allow the cream to rise to the top and expose  poor investments.William believes transparency is the key to the long term success of ifunding and the fledgling crowdfunding industry.Hopefully, in the next month or so, the title of this post can change to : It Has NOT Happened: The first Crowdfunding investment that's NOT working out

I guess I am looking for as much advise as I can get.

i should probably advise an accountant but i want insight from the pros first. thank you in advance for those who responds :D

i should probably advise an accountant but i want insight from the pros first. thank you in advance for those who responds :D

So I guess I'll get the good with the bad.any thoughts and or advise for a first timer?

Also wjhat if seller is semi motivated wants out not a whole lot of spread would you do auction then, please advise.