From there, I try to figure out why this house isn't selling, and if I'm still interested I'll make an offer at a price that works at my numbers.Other than that, yes I think it is a great idea to dig deeper into more creative methods of finding deals - wholesalers, direct mail, door knocking, networking, etc.

I am guessing only you would be signing the 18 month lease and this individual who is there to "help" won't be voluntarily offering their signature as a co-signer?

This past year it is 8.6% as Dan said.

This is a free reporting that most entities will need to file but there has been a TON of back and forth of if it should be allowed. 

Is this a one time deal for you?  

Hire a loan servicer - plenty of discussion and recommendation on BP on this topic and some recommendations for servicing companies 

@Jorge Caceres  how big is this property?   

Can you share a link that would take me to this area, as I can't seem to find it and thus the reason for me reaching out here.

This is a super important question and it doesn't just apply to lenders.

While I'm not an agent, everyone knows Keller Williams is a huge brokerage in this area.