Her kids want to sell.

If you were buying a fix and flip, a property that you are planning on selling to make a quick profit, it would make more sense to use a HELOC.

First Account Closed there are approximately zero good reasons for a seller to be looking for ways to sell subto.

You might even find that at some point you should actual sell that property and/or adjust your portfolio for your retirement.Hope that helps. 

However, the question we have is, if she assumes the mortgage and her mom unexpectedly goes into care, can the government force us to sell if it occurs in the five-year window?

STRs are toast, sell them all 

If you can't emotionally separate from it, then it's best to sell it and invest the money in a different property.

Does anyone know if I can and how much I can charge while I store items left behind by my former tenant? 

I WISH East Palo Alto required ppl to check the sewer before selling.

The sell price was:$246,500Down payment was:$40,000Mortgage is 15 years @. 7.5% still owe about $150k and considering a refi with actual bank in a couple monthsThese houses need work:1st house-$100k value is a 1/1 doesn’t need much rehab at all.