Hello Christine,I have quite a bit of experience in this market and may be able to assist, also.

I just heard about cal HFA Multi-fam owner occupied GSFA Platinum down payment assistance grant, and then... days later ...

If you need any help locating properties I would be more than happy to assist.

My experience in real estate includes assisting my wife who is a Realtor.

Your out of pocket expense can be reduced significantly if you choose that path.Would welcome the opportunity to provide assistance for your family.

I'm not looking for huge return on this property, I'm just wanting to get the house up to date and transfer ownership to me.Alternatively, if someone can suggest how I might be able to assist my mother with extracting the equity herself. 

He is also an investor and may be able to assist you in getting your team together. 

At times buyers are willing to assist with moving costs directly or purchase personal belongings which could be a grey area move to some servicers and investors.

I was previously working with a realtor and he stated he did not have the time to assist me.

Offering forms and assistance is clearly crossing that lineI would step away and inform the seller that you would happy to provide your services once they are not under a listing agreement with another broker.