You might look into form some type of corporation or a LLC depending on your financial wealth.  

Anything larger or a reasonably sized apartment complex is not that common.That said, we do have lots of pretty large MFR communities in South Bend and Mishawaka so there is a tenant pool for that type of housing.

If I have the painters paint the cabinets what type of primer and paint should they be using so I can make sure they last and can hold up to renters?

what type of properties do you have (i.e.

I don't know if you're aware but this building is under rent control and the 2nd unit's $1,900 rent cannot be raised much and there are tight restrictions on removing the tenant.The type of buyers this property is perfect for are two separate parties (think friends or siblings) buying it as a TIC with each party occupying one unit.  

According to an article that I was just reading on the National Association of Realtors site, "home buyers have purchased detached single-family homes more than any other type of home in the last 35 years.

For bigger accounts- for instance, if you're marketing to large apartment operators- I would send them the type of Fedex envelope that is guaranteed to have been received.

My primary focus is getting assistance with how to present a Cooperative Assignment to the seller and also how this type of deal is structured as far as paper and closing from beginning to end.

It sounds like the lender is going to have to cut their losses on the existing owner and foreclose on them or do a short-sale type transaction where you purchase it, but at a value less than what the lender owes. 

It just seems everyone in this area has the same appetite for the same types of properties.Thanks,  Chris F.