I was always raised talking about such things was "taboo" and it's just a breath of fresh air to see so many people willing to help others.

First you will want to think about getting your own fresh leads @John Anderson which will take time, but it's more effective.

That's a good thought, but they are paying pretty much around what the market will support.Worst case, it gives me an opportunity to screen my own fresh tenants.Originally posted by @Andy W.

lets pay down all that debt and be "risk" freeValue = 100KLoan = 0Equity = 100KROE = $3.5K/100K = 3.5%At least I'm beating the nominal 3% inflation rate...A disclaimer, I'm leaving out a lot of important variables for simplicity of math to help uncover the trend I was trying to point out.  

We are "wet behind the ears" in REI (ole' phrase for really fresh in something).

You could be sitting in a goldmine market of foreclosures that are great deals, and you just have to uncover them.

Unless you don't think you can qualify for life insurance, you should really start fresh with a properly designed and funded policy.

From one newbie (fresh face to another, lol) Welcome to the BP family, Shaketa.

I'm very fresh to this so I just want to make the best decision.

These answers will uncover if a lease option or a seller finance will be good for him.