Your best bet is probably investing it across several REITs (so you are diversified) and can still have exposure to real estate.Under no circumstance should you pay 18K to "become" a sophisticated investor (especially if you're only looking to invest 10K).

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However, if they did wind up launching foreclosure, I would probably be the first homeowner in the history of this HOA to wind up in that unfortunate circumstance. 

@Isaac Frost Being in similar circumstances, albeit a different price bracket, I think it sounds like you are taking care of all the parties' interests with this split. 

There are transactional lenders to bridge the gap.If you have workable circumstances, the seller can seller finance (sub-to if need be, not a consumer loan) to close your side, then pay off the note.

Under normal circumstances, I would have paid cash, got the property in good order and then gotten a mortgage.  

My experience that the ones who don't ask or care to know about the property are the ones who neglect to report repairs and leave the property in a bad shape.

If the deal works at the 50% rule then it works under better circumstances.

It is older and neglected but in a highly sought after area. 

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