I wanted to sign them both up for a 12 month lease, so that even if one of them leaves, they are both still responsible for payment.Should I ask them to apply as primary, and co-applicants?

The sellers agent has indicated that seller financing may be an option with a balloon at the end of a 3 year period which would require getting traditional financing and paying the seller back. 

My question is if I want to use these funds (the cash received = appraisal * 80% minus outstanding loan balance) to purchase property for personal use (primary residence), if that creates a taxable event?

Hi there, wondering if anyone has some thoughts on a best approach here: I am planning on moving, changing jobs and purchasing a duplex (primary residence, rent the other unit out) in the next 4-6 months.

It was originally my primary residence I bought at the top of the market and was around 60k underwater; I didn’t have much but to rent.

We are currently remodeling our primary residence and I'm finding some people that may can assist.

This situation is gonna be much more casual and less corporate than a traditional landlord tenant relationship.

It will be interesting to see how this will effect the traditional market. 

In this scenario, it could look like no money down to you even though your partner is investing a regular down payment and there is traditional financing involved.

Most do HELOCs on primary residence but not rentals for some reason.