Joel is right about seller financing which is usually very common for the sale of small businesses.Also be in mind that as with real estate you really need to understand how to value businesses, such as ebitda multiples and such, if you want to do this correctly and will certainly require an attorney for the same as there is many more moving parts to the sale.

If you want to be a host, but do not own anything, you can still do that and make money.Homeowners who don't want to have hosting duties can offer their unit(s), and a Host can opt to take it on.It is a great matchmaking opportunity for homeowners who have units, but don't want to do the work, and for a Host who doesn't mind the work, but doesn't have the inventory to both profit.Anyway, I just thought I would throw that out there since there is a legal, and inviting way to do what you are talking about without getting in trouble with a landlord OR take on any added leasing debt liability.

Glad I could help quiet the inquiring mind...Again, good luck to you!

I will definitely keep that in mind.

I would confirm with them, but if they are doing equity J/V's I would imagine they would not mind if you were under contract...

generally a waste of time.. but you can always ask.. lots of work with probably more money owed than what you think. and poor lady is probably more stubborn than you think.. and she will probably call 10 I buy homes for cash people and work the best deal she can.no equity sub too is a terrible play in my mind.. why do it..

Extremely risky investment unless you have already confirmed the HOA is in full support of investors operating short term rentals.Keep in mind your HOA is like your landlord.

Mobile homes lose there value over time the way a car does so keep that in mind.

I do not mind them at all because I know the exact process my clients need to follow and it helps immensely.Ask your lender or agent for recommendations on who to use for a HUD consultantAsk your lender and HUD consultant on who to use for a general contractorMake sure the general contractor has experience managing a 203k deal.

Ditto the 5 out of 8 years change.Also, keep in mind that you still have to recognize income on the depreciation recapture.