It would feel a bit shady, like I was trying to put lipstick on a pig.I've had some trouble with finishes coming off inside the drawers where packing tape was attached and pulled off.

Repairs Needed:Flooring - Vinyl Wood 1200 sq ft$1,200Floor Underlayment$260Floor - Tile 350 sq ft$580Flooring Adhesive$200Floor Trim$435Paint All Walls$450Bath/Shower Remodel (2)$1,400Oven$800Dishwasher$530Microwave$150Washer/Dryer$600Refrigerator$1,300Crown Molding$350Concrete Driveway$2,500Surprises$2,000Expected Repairs$12,755Closing CostsBroker Commision$1,000Broker Admin Fee$250Title and Transfer Fees$500Misc Expenses$250Total Buying Costs$2,00075% ARV$107,946Minus Expenses$14,755MAX OFFER$93,191First off, did I do these number right?  

I charged everything on cards that rack up points quickly and then balance transfer everything to a 0% interest card.

For tenants, I don't like that Section 8 tenants don't have the expendable income my other tenants seem to have, and mine tended to duct tape and spray foam everything and not tell you about it, even after extended conversations about calling and not repairing anything themselves.  

If your wife is on the title but not on the loan the bank has no incentive to transfer the loan to your wife and let the mother off the hook.

Is she hiding a security deposit that should be transferred to you? 

,To expand a little on @John Errico's post, in most cases, a document or item you need - such as a transfer stamp, Certificate of Occupancy, etc. - is required in order for the closing to go forward.

If nothing else, you make sure the property doesn't transfer without you being in the loop. 

There are other factors to consider as well, such as Solo 401k eligibility, whether your post tax money is now in a Roth IRA (which cannot be transferred to a Solo 401k), etc.

I heard the loan could be done personal and then the Deed could be transferred to an LLC.