Someone bought it at the sale (if you check the bottom of the zillow ad, it was purchased last this past June) and renovated it and they're now flipping it.

I was added to my husband’s first house’s deed after we were married and at that time I was not on the mortgage (he did not know me when he brought the house).

A lot of the ads say I can just request financials, but I don't want to give them the impression that I'm a serious buyer by reaching out. 

@Ray Harrell Using other peoples money or by starting with what you can afford and adding units or trading up over time I would say.

I suggest you google look for free 30 day trial.  

The good news is, it's not lost - it will be added to your basis.But wait...there's more (read in a Billy Mays voice)...Once you convert the property to a full or partial rental, you will be able to deduct all or part of that cost over time via depreciation since it will have been added to your basis.

I added a 37x15 bedroom in the basement that will be finished in the next week.

In my opinion, it's not bad if you don't mind the added headache.Few other options are a Trust, LLP, LLC owned by your LLC and your Partner's LLC.I strongly recommend that you consult with a lawyer.

Use google maps to walk the street and look at the surrounding neighborhood. 

I am more than happy to do so but I will not be able to complete it until the end of January (they are okay with this time frame).How should I go about adding this agreement into the lease?