Yes, this was the general sentiment. There may be loopholes and financial engineering that can be done, but its generally not available to the average joe. I

Yes, this was the general sentiment. There may be loopholes and financial engineering that can be done, but its generally not available to the average joe. I looked into this as a possibility not too long ago, and the professionals we spoke with basically said you'd either need them to take care of the taxes or be co-signer. Co-signer rights effectively negate the point of getting 'your' house, and can lead to a lot of drama.