I would look at the 80 responses you got & see who is a real contender (skip anyone who claims to be out of the country, but who promise to "send a check immediately" LOL).

I still contend this is, at best, unethical on the part of the investor.

Many simply cannot afford to work that long for that little. the advice about going to the listing agent is a good one. that way they are double ending the deal.And in all markets there are the local pro's and thats one thing newbies have to contend with..

If you could, well... then you obviously could sell your interest after some legal filings, as an apartment.I contend that the "consolidators" (those people willing to commit capital to "buy in" to a fractured condo ownership, with intent to consolidate) could (if successful) be the best game in town.

I have three leading contenders.  

@Sean KuhnYou not only have to contend and comply with the Safe Act, starting in January you also have to comply with Dodd Frank.If I were seller my personal residence I'd want not to sell owner financed but would want the buyer to get a new mortgage and cash me out.

My spouse had to contend with a re-roofing of the new home after they threatened Lennar with court (by one of my few neighbors who was not in the 30k club) as this happened to every home in the neighborhood.

Dealing with these issues is simply something you have to contend with to be a successful landlord.

What risks you chose to subject your own family/children to in raising them (your particular religion (vice another's)/Pop Warner full contact football/ you get the idea (or else you're too stupid to contend with)) is very different from what society will allow you to subject others, with whom you only have a COMMERCIAL relationship.

I would contend that the risk premium for a non-owner-occupied investor flip would carry a much higher risk premium than the Fannie/Freddie 30-year fixed.