Then on top of that, the owner knew of the problem(s) prior to renting the unit.

@Katya Holrigien I am still learning how things are done here in the state, but when I, as an owner of a personal property in Canada, was selling prior to moving here to the US, my new husband had to sign some sort of Dower release.  

I want to be able to fully disclose the property to the investor so that they can make the decision on whether or not to invest in the deal prior to me making an offer on the property.  

We can assist you in purchasing these types of properties, but often do not suggest these as an investment strategy.We also have military and PD, FD, EMS & teacher (what we call our "Community Champions") discounts for buying and selling, but verification must be provided prior to contract.

As a military service member, there's a possibility that I may be required to relocate prior to the FHA 1 yr occupancy guidelines. 

Many, many in this arena are nothing more than advance fee scam artists and/or identity theft phishing enterprises.Respectfully,Charlie, it comes security and exchange and finance laws of "private" money dealings, exemptions from trade practices between parties that have had prior business dealings, that are known to each other, where they may be related by blood or marriage, where the source of funds is from their own assets and where such lender is not in the business of lending. 

I first passed the CA sales 'agent' exam in 1978 but only did deals for my own account and never did work as an agent for a brokerage. 

I actually don't have any before pictures because it was a flip house prior to us buying it at auction.

We get O&Es, drive the properties, look at comps and set a max bid prior to auction.

For a cash-out transaction, the borrower must provide evidence that the listing was cancelled at least six months prior to the date of application.