This is their area of expertise.According to their website Bond for Deed (aka Land Contracts/Contract for Deed), is a really good tool for doing creative deals.There are also provisions for several of your listed issues:-Finding the seller when you want to buy for cash and get on title-Seller going bankrupt-Seller Dying without a will-Nothing on Heirs contesting will...On their website it says:Power of Attorney: Our contract includes a powerof attorney empowering Escrow Services, Inc. to transfer ownership of the property to the Purchaser upon full payment or refinancing.Bankruptcy: In the event the Seller files abankruptcy action, the Purchaser is protected by the Bankruptcy Code.Death: The death of a Seller or Buyer does notaffect the validity of a Bond for Deed.

Ricky is just trying to get started and I want to encourage and empower him.

Do most people run a one man/women shop?

BUT the linen was liked by only the women.  

sounds like sellers remorse.... and maybe the house is worth considerably more than what the option amount was.. so the owner knowing this wants the house back so he can cash in instead of this women making a profit ...

Pros-  Nothing comes to mind (you ARE managing the property FOR the owners right ;) ) Being the Property Manager often empowers you with good cop powers of mediation when problems arise.  

I got screwed out of $8000 by the former marketing director of GAREIA who had 22 years real estate experience and also ministers to women at her church. 

He told me not to rent to women because they are harder on properties.

Tolland is about 20 miles northeast of Hartford and situated in the right next to the city home of the great UCONN Huskies Men's & Women's team.My journey to becoming a real estate investor has been an interesting one & one that I believe will add some value to others here at Bigger Pockets. 

Otherwise, do a simple Google search to get smart on lead-based paint (I found this in just a few seconds: http://www.webmd.com/women/home-health-and-safety-...).Long story short, if you suspect there could be lead paint you need to have it tested.