At first, I struggled with this concept with internal questions like: "Why are they paying me 15% when they are already paying me to manage the property?"

Does the program aim to help me become an independent investor, or is the goal to foster dependency on their platform and a roster of internal coaches with high fees?

Well first one fails and of course they have transferred title or recorded the lease option.

If you have it in writing that they left, double check all utilities are paid for and transfer them to your name. 

Other option would be subject to where the mortgage doesn't actually transfer into your name but you make the payments.

The agent "friend" can kick rocks, unless he is VA qualified and it would fully transfer into his name.

@James Lauer If the STR strategy is the only strategy that makes the property pencil, be sure to purchase in a market where (1) the use is allowed, (2) the use requirements are protected by in place permitting and licensing and (3) the permissions are transferable through a sale.

I am a real estate agent and a local investor as I said and investing in tourism sector in DR has different benefits:1- tax benefit ( no paying tax for 15 years )2- ROI +8% 3- Great Appreciation (natural and forced)4- financing 0% by the way, some residences are working with international tour operators and resort administrations like Windham who guarantee +60% occupancy over the year on your property. ( this is for long-distance investors )If you or anyone on this topic has any questions about it pls answer or DM me 

I checked with my realtor, who also checked with her broker and they felt that the personal contents transfer to the new owner of the property at settlement.I realize that I'm standing my ground over a $200 lawn mower, but feel like if they were given the items, they should've been removed in the months prior to the owner I purchased the property from listed it for sale and also settlement. 

Our insurance policy was extended for 12 months with the church paying at closing and transfer to their name with our LLC as additional insured.3.