Whatever direction I go, I would leave my current job and take a few years to learn the craft and business under someone else before breaking off on my own. 

Although I would like to try to do it myself, crafting effective operating agreements is outside my comfort zone.

Chimene Van Gundy carefully crafted a public persona as a successful buyer and seller of mobile homes before a judge appointed a receiver to take control of her New Braunfels company and she filed for personal bankruptcy last month.But during a bankruptcy proceeding Thursday, she couldn’t recall any particular deal she did to get people to invest with her or that led to her becoming known as “the Mobile Home Millionaire.”

Although this data does not demonstrate causation, it indicates that Houston is amassing data to bolster its upcoming regulations and ensure they withstand legal challenges, mirroring the successful strategy employed by Arlington.As Houston steps into new STR regulations, now is the perfect time for STR operators to craft a proactive strategy, ensuring readiness and resilience in this evolving market.Lee Hampton, Builder | Developer | STR Operator | Former P&Z Commissioner

The successful ones invest a lot of time and money into building connections with off-market sellers and crafting compelling deals for them.In addition, one of the best things any flipper or investor can do is to develop their own off-market seller marketing strategies.

Let's be the best we can be in this great craft Mike!

I would craft an agreement that would withhold money in escrow until the property is vacant.

@Abe ImdiekeYou can craft the seller financing over many years.

Those may help craft a plan for how to minimize the pain. 

At one point when I was crafting my own lease, I bought it and carved out a couple of the clauses I liked.