See the links I posted above for samples.

The longer this happens, the more likely you will find a deal because the borrowers have exercised all of their options and the sense of urgency may finally kick in.

Below is a sample survey script and questions you should ask to get the ball rolling.johnmichael: Script #1: “Hi, my name is _____________.

If there was a 7% cap rate on the $5,000,000 sample property, it would cash flow $350,000 annually.2) Do you think you would enjoy having professional tenants with long term leases?

once the option is exercised, it all goes to the new owner obviously. hope that helps

I would love to have it though...I could use the exercise!!

I JUST DID MY FIRST SUB2 DEAL AND LEASE/OPTIONES IT OUT 5 DAYS LATER FOR A PRETTY NICE BACK END (IF THEY EXERCISE THE OPTION IN 18 MONTHS).I THINK WE'LL ALL AGREE THAT REAL ESTATE INVESTING IS GREAT BECAUSE OF THE DIFFERENT METHODS AND OPTIONS.EDUCATION IS DEFINITELY THE KEY.

The amount of premium you pay over rents, whether you pay an upfront "option" fee and how much it is, whether you pay a lump sum deposit upon exercising the option...totally between you and the seller.It might be easiest to estimate a purchase price -- try to agree on a timeline and whether the market will go up, down, or stay the same in your area over that time.

When Major Disasters occur it creates fear and fear will cause folks to move this can be good or bad for your investments.I use http://www.fema.gov as an aid site to determine areas to avoid for my future investments.Let me give you an example:State of Missouri research has showed me by looking at Fema's map service in regards to tornado's for example that I may want to exercise caution in the western and northern areas of Missouri.

Governments never give up a power once they've gotten the ability to exercise it.