The tenant could claim they were living in a hazardous environment and were being kicked out because they complained about the danger.

My sense is this: this is not an environment for "fix-and-flip".

Originally posted by Bill Gulley: the SLO is by far the least desirable contract, a straight lease option would then follow, a contract for deed would be better and the Sub-2 would be the best since title is conveyed.I would agree TOTALLY to this, but add...If acquiring - controlling, Sub2 - best, then, it depends....Lease Option AssignmentROFR (Right of First Refusal) and a leaseContract for Option plus leaseContract for DeedWrap Around Mortgage - All Inclusive Trust DeedLand Trust - Assigning Beneficial InterestAll the above have strengths and weaknesses.Then LASTLY Sandwich Lease OptionYou need to be a sharp REI with amazing systems in place to do a volume of these.

A city that doesn't know how to contain spending, and ONLY knows how to tax the populace, are always aiming to to hit property owners with fees to be paid to code enforcement, environment registration, lead registrations, and property taxes. 3) Thirdly, the US has so many different city states and different microcosms, that its easy to use the internet to flesh out a great list of potential, affordable real estate investments that give high rents.

We are going to have inflation Tom, and in this environment two things are true:1.

Geographical Location: Japan (the most honest, reliable and enjoyable business environment on the planet, in my opinion - tenants stay for 4-5 years on average, with 15 and 19 year tenants not uncommon - NEVER intentionally trash or damage a property - honest realtors, sellers and insurance folk, etc etc)3.

I have something to re-sell that I think would do well in an auction environment, but know nothing about how to set one up or what kind of service to use.

I do think if I were able to go back in time, I would like to be raised in this type of environment.

I just don't see that happening in today's political environment, but I do see it as a risk.Other complications with this structure revolve around operating a C-corp.

In all environments you may be able to obtain a discount for cash, but the big discounts seem to only be available in some environments.