You are investing in real estate with the hopes that your tenant will have a voucher, if that's what you want.

Discount Property Wholesalers, Real Property Network, and Coast 2 Coast House Buyers just to name a few.They can be a reliable source for off-market deals here in the Portland Oregon market.

Maybe they don't need the money now but in 5 years they wan to send a grand child to college.

Combination of own capital, hard/private money lenders, partnerships and raising outside capital.How do you add value to these deals?

If I could re-frame, and put myself in your shoes, I would look for a money partner to help secure rehab properties. 

So even if you had a buy out agreement negotiated up front and execute that buy out agreement, the bank would still require him to be guarantor unless something drastic changed on your side financially.The best scenario here would be to purchase and rehab the property using a hard money lender or bridge lender.  

Leverage + appreciation (price and rents) is what makes real estate worth the hassle as I see it.

Hello all,Are there any upcoming/planned real estate meetups in new york city?

It's also helpful to consult a local real estate agent to understand market trends, including demand, vacancy rates, and rental growth patterns.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?