I have a few properties and am also a mortgage broker, happy to answer any questions about general investing or financing options.

Free option available too.    

My agent is saying that we are unable to split the contract that way (or reduce the purchase price), so I'm trying to figure out options.

What expenses do tenants typically pay for? 

Staging your house well can help you attract more attention from buyers, which ultimately helps it sell faster and maybe for a higher price than an unstaged home (see visual):What Are My Staging Options?

Sub to deals are risky for the buyer and typically provide little to no value for the seller. 

I am considering purchasing empty lots priced roughly $10-15K below market value.My plan is to offer owner financing for the land.These lots have water, drainage, and electric connections available, and mobile homes are permitted.The area is experiencing significant development, with the lots surrounded by new single-family homes.I would really appreciate any advice, feedback, or suggestions.Thank you It would help if you shared what you plan to buy them for other than just saying they’re 10 k to 15 K below market.List Price: $55KMy Offer: $45KPlanned Value Add:Install fenceBuild drivewayCreate a mobile home padExit Strategy:Sell via owner financingConsidering the option of adding a mobile home as wellIf you like this post, please consider voting!  

Also, having a rehab budget already laid out with explanations on how you got the numbers would help and is definitely a plus when I look at deals even though I typically wont use their numbers it at least shows a little more effort. 

Are there no better options, like a REIT's, Stocks, Bitcoin, or other things?

would love to see a seller finance specific calculator that has a option for 1031 exchange from buyer bringing in down payment.