However, the road block I face is getting to a point where I think it’s an “ok” deal (meaning it’s not fulfilling the 1% rule, but more like 0.75% and little to no immediate renovation cost/typically a new build townhome) and then I start to question whether I could find a BETTER deal if I just keep looking.

I know when you make an offer you typically specify how you plan on funding the deal.

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Then laws changed and SSN's became our IDs and we could no longer typically ask for them in my area as a landlord.

Here are some of its vitals:- Zestimate: $345K (I know this is typically 10% or so high)- Last Sold: 8/2021 for $281K- Roughly 1400 sqft- Some cosmetic work needed- $25K left on solar loan- The home was build in 2004 and it looks like it has the original AC unit, so I am assuming that needs to be replaced too. - 2 story house with very small rooms and and 2 steps down, imminently as you enter the front door.- Gated community and in a reasonable HOA. - The home is 2 payments behind and already got a letter from the lender about future foreclose.

This is typical let's beat up some landlords.

It is slowly rotting and needs significant repairs to get it prepared to sell to a typical home buyer for a primary residence.

Experience Purchasing from Non-ProfitsPurchasing property from non-profit organizations often involves additional considerations compared to typical transactions:Decision-making process: Non-profits often have a board or committee that must approve property sales.

The equity gap can definitely be a challenge but there are still deals out there - typically with homes that were purchased in early 2022. 

What I've seen is that when asked to provide an assurance that a loan wouldn't be called because of a due on sale clause being triggered, the lender customer service typically just outright says it's not allowed, or default to a "no", because they see it as a black and white question, and miss why the due on sale clause is actually written into the mortgage document to begin with.If one is transferring property title from personal name, a Grant/Warranty Deed would be drafted/recorded to transfer title.