So, the lenders, banks, etc. realized what was happening, and got congress to pass some laws, and the "due on sale clause", which was seldomly exercised prior to interest rates "going hog wild" in the '80s.One can only imagine all the possibilities, smart investors & "end buyers & sellers" of real estate, and/or existing lower interest rate mortgages back in the '80s.Tons of money was made on the interest rate spreads.

If such a person where my tenant, I would have animal experts testify to the space requirements and exercise requirements of large breed dogs (5 lbs of dog = 1 mile of exercise per day)

It should require a written notice of intent to exercise the option as well as an extension provision.

Until then, this auction exercise is just for entertainment.

Smoking is a hard habit to kick.Even if she kicks the habit she might replace it with a healthy habit exercise,church,etc. or another negative habit alcohol,drugs,etc.You just can't quit you have to replace the void with something.Since her income is great I would take a much larger deposit to cover the risk.Just like pets,other tenants moving in people will not always tell you the truth.It's human nature for many tenants not to be 100% honest.

She said the state of MN takes a very dim view of these contracts because so few buyers ever exercise their option on them.I am trying to use it to do a sandwich lease option but was told by her I should try to use a contract for deed instead.

So this whole experience was an exercise in being aggressive for me.

The Architectural Control Committee shall exercise its best judgment to see that all improvements,construction, landscaping, and alterations on lands within the Properties conform to and harmonize with existing surroundings and structures.Thus, it appears I need to make the case that our house colors don't disrupt the harmony of the existing surroundings.

When you concentrate on only those things that you cannot delegate - health & exercise, relationship with family, personal development, etc - then you are as wealthy as you can be.

Each time they reach a goal they set another one.To reach each of those goals at some point they have to take their knowledge, training and exercise routine "to the next level".Some are content just being able to run the marathon and never progress beyond that, which is absolutely fine.