I think it's their way of saying that they won't be working with a bank or doing inspections, it has to be a simple transaction. 

Hi Nina,Since you're just getting your feet wet, I'd suggest reading some books and listening to the podcasts in order to get the basics down.

Ripped through Rich dad poor dad and then a couple of Brandon Turners books.

The book looks like a great read and I look forward to digging into it.

Most of the time books mention HELOC's or conventional loans before moving on to other more exotic financing options but this is the first time I've run into a HEIL option.  

The unit is a 2/1.5$77,500 asking price and stays booked 6-7 months a year solid and do have pre-bookings for off season as of right now.

Hey folks, I'm new to the BP forums, but have read some BP books (Set for Life, The Book on Rental Property Investing twice).Need some help analyzing whether I should rent out or sell my home (3br/2ba in Zachary, La).

The appraiser did ask us who the appraisal is for, and we told them that it was to complete an intra-family transaction, and we needed something to establish a tax basis.

I’ve been listening to biggerpockets podcast, reading book, blogs and I would really like to get started... don’t really have a lot of money. 

You should check out “set for life” by @scott trench.Really good book for anyone starting!