Look for your states offer to purchase contract online or contact a realtor to get a blank copy. review the agreement to be sure assignment is not expressly excluded. if there is nothing excluding assignment from the contract then writing the words "/And or Assigns" after the name or company's name on the buyer's line should be sufficient.Good luck!

;(- if as-is value is less then the balance on the mortgage + arears OOOPS you need to have the owner work with the bank, you as the investor buyer AND a short sales expert often an agent work the tedious and usually failing short sale process. 

Its a Niche that you can find agents that can do the hard part for you. 

(that is, assuming you've hired an agent with experience, market knowledge, and the wisdom to be able to guide you to what you're looking for). 

Also if you are selling, hopefully your agent has advised you but good practice to have a vacant unit to open the buyer pool to owner-occupied buyers/house hackers.

Have you spoken with an agent or others to see if its the area?

Quote from @Melissa Conner: If you are an agent that is a landlord or you work with owners of rentals- you/they Just called Melissa. 

My wife and I are real estate investors based in Katy, and I/we are looking to connect with local investors, real estate agents, property managers, and contractors in the area.

For agents, this presents an opportunity to stand out by guiding buyers toward properties in these profitable neighborhoods, making you the go-to resource for savvy investors.If you're curious about how SB-9 can work in other parts of California, definitely check out It's Time to Invest in California, now!

In agreement with the City of Lebanon, we will redevelop ~35 acres into 242 lots for ranch-floorplan duplexes and SFRs, available for purchase by retail and investment buyers.