@Paul Amegatcher I read your explanation of a "Zombie Foreclosure/Property" which was leaning more towards advice for the Buyer. 

It would throw up red flags to any future landlord, lender, or employer who cares to check.

Getting a license is easy, I'd get it so you never have to worry about it.Please read the above post (dated Aug. 22) by @Brian P.

I am self-employed so it was a challenge just to get a loan in general, not being a traditional W-2, but that was finally overcome.

Thanks for getting back to me, I'm doing some reading here on bigger pockets I appreciate that, I sent you a message request 

Meetups and Facebook groups are good spaces to accomplish that.By reading the replies already posted here, you are already gaining a lot of knwoledge from experienced people like Jerryll, who explained another side of motivated sellers that I ever thought about.

From what I have read, as long as both parties agree to terminate the lease, without any penalties, it should be ok.

Yes I invest in midterm/short term rentals myself in SA and I help many investors in my network and on bigger pockets find rentals here in San Antonio/New Braunfels.you can read some of my references and testimonials on my profile or google page 

Also, the amendment should read that once the lease ends, the charger becomes a fixture of your property and thus yours.  

If you haven't already, consider reading 30 Day Stay by Sarah D.