the seller has to trust that you / the buyer is going to make the payments and also pay the taxes and be a good steward of the property since that's their security on the loan.usually you'd put a balloon in, but i bought one deal where the numbers worked out for us to fully amortize it over 12 years. 

I have losses financially now as the rehab time is almost twice the timeline now that was given in the beginning.

The house does need updating...

I’m trying to find the best sources to be able to compare sellthrough rates across various markets throughout the county.

The client is seeking a minimum of $3,750,000 to pay off the first lien, but would prefer closer to $4,500,000, which would provide a few months of interest carry prior to the potential new tenant taking occupancy.

I want to buy him out because the property has a 3% mortgage rate, has gained 100k in equity the last 4 years and cash flows 1k a month.

Just buy a property in your personal name and learn the game first. 

I've used propstream, but I would like to find something that is just a pay per list, not monthly fee.Second, are there any tools that allow you to search for individuals that have owned multiple properties over a given period of time? 

I'm in the process of replacing my siding.Does anybody know if there's better resale value for vinyl clapboard or vinyl dutch lap siding?

Here is the link to the HUD booklet for the fair housing guidelines.