And I also agree, it's sponsor first, everything else second.

You will have agreed to cooperate with them when you originally signed.

I completely agree, Doug!

For $4500 a month I can do a lot of marketing and for sure find two off market deals.The two I spoke to was super cool agreeing with me that the numbers were difficult.Ive used the Zillow leads in the past (I think it was $350 a month for a 6 month contract in 2020) and did not convert a single lead.

I agree with Michael Baum: read all the suggestions here: great info.The general theme is, whether it's your cleaner, your handyman or a responsible neighbor, you need willing and able "boots on the ground", eyes on the property and someone local with both common sense and authority to act on your behalf and/or your instructions.My 2 cents,Mike

@Tasha Smith - I agree with Gino.

The price of the option, paid for by the potential purchaser of the property, is agreed upon and set and is non-refundable.Some sellers MIGHT credit the cost of the option back to the buyer of the property upon closing, but any details of the option may NOT refer to any lease.Why? 

@Nicholas L.I agree with Nicholas….whether a real estate agent says its a good time to buy or not, you (the investor) need to do your due diligence.

I 1,000% agree that prices vary by city/location.

Agree with @Jonathan Greene 100%.