If the owners purchased very recently or invested a bunch of money into the property it will be unlikely they will accept a lower down and an extended repayment period. - Little to no existing debt tied to property.

If you are financing the initial purchase, you will probably be subject to a seasoning period where you won't be able to refinance.

The waiting period hurts more than having a rate in the 7 or 8s.

HD for example has a program where they will set up shelving, provide labeled/bar-coded bins, stock specific items that you choose, and check / restock to specified levels periodically.

But, what critics of NAR fail to realize is that this has resulted in the most efficient system of transferring real property in the world.  

He’d pay $50 - $100 for these, and wait thru the redemption period and then file for title.

So, like most loans there is a grace period to back out.

Cities and Counties do not regulate deed retrictions .. they regulate Zoning.. period.

*Risks:* There are risks such as unexpected renovation costs, longer holding periods, and market downturns affecting the sale price.

Does the lease say that you need the deposit within a set period of time?