Now, elderly might be around 75+, if she's sharp and 65, she might be older than you, but she isn't old.

The problem is that when the herd of speculative buyers turn into mass sellers - there will not be a large enough pool of qualified buyers to absorb the inventory which will lead to a sharp reversion in prices.

There are some pretty sharp marketing people here, Michael Quarles is one that comes to mind.

I just want to be quicker, and more sharp than this guy so I can take what he wants.

Any bad economic news could cause a sharp retracement in recent price increases, especially in CA, and you will be very unhappy in that event.

Welcome to BP Kevin Schermerhorn,You seem like a sharp guy that has a lot to gain by making things happen now for your family!

Anyway, I think your decision to work with her is a good one, providing that she can deliver :)You seem like a real sharp guy and it's great to have you join our ranks!

Ky Sharp.

Originally posted by Bill Gulley: the SLO is by far the least desirable contract, a straight lease option would then follow, a contract for deed would be better and the Sub-2 would be the best since title is conveyed.I would agree TOTALLY to this, but add...If acquiring - controlling, Sub2 - best, then, it depends....Lease Option AssignmentROFR (Right of First Refusal) and a leaseContract for Option plus leaseContract for DeedWrap Around Mortgage - All Inclusive Trust DeedLand Trust - Assigning Beneficial InterestAll the above have strengths and weaknesses.Then LASTLY Sandwich Lease OptionYou need to be a sharp REI with amazing systems in place to do a volume of these.

Ben Leybovich Thanks for seeing potential in me :) It's reassuring because I consider you a real sharp, resolute guy.