Some banks will allow you to use a private lender if they show a bank statement or letter with the necessary funds and a letter authorizing you to use the funds for your purchase.  

Emerging Trends in Real Estate® The Americas 20152. http://www.corelogic.com/blog/authors/sam-khater/2014/12/the-2015-housing-outlookHope it helps.

If you do want to allow pets, establish a written and comprehensive pet policy to protect yourself and your interests.

@Jessica Sorensen In my opinion, those no or low money down articles are majority for wholesale, in a wholesale transaction -- mostly but not necessarily, its a cash to cash basis and its finding the deals and just having the authority to market them. if you are buying from a wholesaler, its not necessary to get an agent to buy, but you need to make sure that the buy is legit at the least -- i would suggest that at least get an agent to help you with that, but they will have the listing when you will be selling to compensate for their time.

I was going to try Structolite as suggested by the authors of The Section 8 Bible. 

This registers it as an authorized vehicle, as is required by our rental agreement. 

First, ask zoning authorities if MHs are allowed there!

These aspects are required to understand seller financed and other non-traditional transactions, knowing secondary market requirements isn't enough.Beware of the marketing by RMLOs, we had one here that was advocating some scary stuff beyond his comprehension.

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I do have a purchase contract, as well as an authorization release for her lender.I guess I am just worried about her perception of signing the deed, without getting her payout yet.Can the deed be recorded and held open?