Way more hassle than it's worth.I've got a couple emails out to a few firms just to give it a shot but if, as you say, the costs of retaining a licensed IAR are anything but very low, my odds are low.For the benefit of those reading in the future, I'll give a bit of background: I confused not needing a sponsor to take the test with not needing an RIA to hang my license under to be officially licensed.

First off, the odds of you ever being sued for anything more than a security deposit dispute are extremely slim.

@Josh Caldwell Josh, do you think hard money strategy can be employed for securing a multi unit (4 units residential) if secured with a HM lender who will refinance the original loan after a specified period of time?

If it is nearing the end of its lifespan, just replace it.Tarp is going to look bad and will create other holes in the roof when you secure it. 

Hi all, officially created an event for this!

It is a single family with the officially registered AADU (Attached accessory dwelling unit, it is a thing in Seattle)Would let the agent know, thank you very much for the explanation, John 

Might even be able to charge a bit extra in rent for video security:)

If you do those 3 things you will be able to help them secure an investment property, make necessary repairs(at a decent price), and get the place rented and cash flowing.

We discussed a deal of using their credit to secure the loan (10% down) but I would front all the money.

For example, you buy the place and the tenant could claim the Seller allowed them to paint the walls black or that their security deposit was twice what the Seller claimed.