That's surprising that your local MLS doesn't have rentals.

I would also either talk to a specialist agent that deals with renting churches or put it on loopnet.You would be surprised how many people want a rental church building. 

I understand he has no income, but if that were to change, and he provided a LOX (Letter of Explanation), you would be surprised what lenders can forgive, especially when there is SO much equity in the property, and it's an owner occ. 

We have also asked for prior landlord phone numbers -- you would be surprised how much info some are willing to share.

@Mark Webb Probably not to come as a surprise, but real estate investments are much less risky. 

Its always painfully surprising how many various fees and charges will crop up and eat your money. 

Surprising right?

I've never actually had this issue and am not an insurance person, but I am a bit cynical and wouldn't be surprised if an insurance company refused a claim based on something like this.Also, I don't know what the legal ramifications of not doing anything to remove said smoker are if there's a fire.

I find it hard to believe that Chase is taking 1% of the total amount vice the outstanding balance, but it would not totally surprise me if that is the case.

Looking to get into wholesaling and don’t want to be surprised by high taxes due to the lump sum gained from the deal