Case in point, a couple of years ago I was a newbie seeking investment properties in Houston, TX when I came across a prospect I could not pass up.

Even the best ones will think they can move out in the morning and the new tenant in the afternoon and landlords will accept this.You can spell it out in the lease, you can give them a check list, offer to help pay for the maid service in advance, but nothing will deter the tenant from wanting to insist that they have cleaned the apartment or house themselves.

Now I know that I’ve rambled a bit here but I agree that a Inter Vivos Land Trust is not bullet proof but it’ll deter most problems.But by far talk with your attorney they should be able to provide you with an asset protection plan that is full proof and if they can’t find another.

My realtor is a better negotiator than I am and the MLS will be seen by way more prospects than my FSBO sign or ad in the paper.Good Luck!

do you have any prospects to buy it?

I introduce myself to the prospect, give them a quick tour, and try to learn as much as possible about them as I can.

But it needs to be straight for prospect buyers.Last thing I need is for them to wash their hands or (god forbid) have a glass of water, and be turned off to my house.

(viii) aids or offers or attempts to aid in locating or obtaining real estate for purchase or lease;(ix) procures or assists in procuring a prospect to effect the sale, exchange, or lease of real estate; or(x) procures or assists in procuring property to effect the sale, exchange, or lease of real estate . . ."

Will prospect buyers have a problem with their banks lending on my property due to seasoning issues, or is this not something to worry about ?

Your prospect hears; " I WANT TO BUY YOUR PROPERTY FOR 70% OR LESS OF THE VALUE".