Since it sounds like you're keeping the more expensive house, some people might assume you're just claiming that you're going to live in the much less expensive house to get the better rate, but then turn around and rent it out. 

It would be a quit claim deed for the half of the title apparently. 

One thing I would be sure of before bidding is making sure my realtor doesn't claim a commission will be due. 

If they don't have the cabinets you're looking for in stock they can do a semi custom cabinet that you can order for just a little more money then their regular price stuff.

My husband and I are wanting to get a multi-family and are thinking a great way to get my brother involved is the following: My brother would get an FHA loan for a triplex or 4-plex in FloridaI would put the 3.5% down payment as a co-borrowerMy brother and his fiancé would live in one of the units for a few years rent free so they can save money for a houseMy brother would manage the property by showing units, cleaning them when someone moves out, and as much maintenance as he can handle on his ownI would handle the finances paying the mortgage using the cash flow and keep the profits since my brother is living rent freeMy brother would move out eventually (2 or 3 years later) and we would refinance into a regular mortgage so that he can get another FHA loanWe would begin splitting all profits 50/50 once he moves outMy question is, has anyone reading this done this before?

I would network regularly and learn the market as well as I could.

The unpaid taxes was a way for mortgage companies to sweep their books.I am trying to validate those claims and wondering if there is anything I could do to grab the property before the auction. 

I know this can appear "below the line" but on a 41 unit project you will have real, major costs down the road that you should be prepared for on top of your regular OpEx.

They are overpriced and it is hard to place claims.

We both also work a regular 9-5 job.