I’m seeking to interview real estate experts, business and finance faculty, personal finance experts, real estate attorneys, and other professionals for the following story (no lending professionals please). If you want to be included, you must agree to grant permission for your name and statements to be used by filling in your name in the blank below and emailing back this entire paragraph along with your responses to the questions. QUESTIONS: 1. Fill in your name in this permission statement and return it along with your responses. 2. What challenges can you expect when attempting to finance a home with existing tenants renting the property? 3. How do lenders view rental properties, and how can rental income affect mortgage underwriting? 4. What financing options should be considered (including portfolio loans) when purchasing a house with tenants? 5. What are the benefits of purchasing a house with tenants? 6. What are the drawbacks or risks of purchasing a home with tenants? 7. What questions should you ask yourself before buying a house with tenants? 8. Overall, how does a mortgage work with tenants in common? 9. What happens to security deposits after the sale? 10. Can you move into a house that has tenants? 11. Can tenants refuse showings or inspections during a sale? 12. Does buying a home with tenants affect homeowners insurance?