You can put your deals on the forum and get imput no from one or two people, but many folks will weight in.My humble opinion is spend your hard earned money in making your first deal.

I understand not wanting ti discriminate but how do you weight the health and safety issues, especially if the unit is a multi-plex?

However, they will probably also give some weight to the contract aspect of this - parties to a contract need to know that someone will not just arbitrarily decide to cancel for no reason.  

This option money may be substantial.Buyer and seller agree on a purchase price, often at or a bit higher than market value.During the term of the option, the buyer agrees to lease the property from the seller for a predetermined rental amount.The term of the lease purchase agreement is negotiable, but the common length is generally from one year to three years, at which time the buyer applies for bank financing and pays the seller in full.The option money generally does not apply toward the down payment.A portion of the monthly lease payment typically applies toward the purchase price.Option money is nonrefundable.Nobody else can buy the property unless the buyer defaults.The buyer typically cannot assign the lease purchase agreement without seller approval.Buyers are often responsible for maintaining the property and paying all expenses associated with its upkeep, including taxes and insurance.The buyer is obligated to buy the property.There are many ways to do this, but here is a few. 

Just thought of another clarification...I assume maintenance, repairs, upkeep is all the responsibility of the individual you are selling the property to via owner financing? 

According to the tax code, you can recover you cost associated with the purchase, upkeep, maintenance of the home and any HOA dues paid.

I like the size,shape/weight of the Walther PPK.

Most renters are not going to pay the upkeep on landscaping they do not own. 

Robert, One of the things to watch out for:  in those old 50s Capes, sometimes the process of adding a dormer is complex because the structure is not designed for the extra weight. 

Does HUD put more weight in the cash buyer ?