I see the bull market and have invested a bit in a dozen companies but the ETF's would certainly be a safer bet.

You might call that agent's broker to ask about a better contract, I'd bet a multi is available through the Board of Realtors, if that broker doesn't usually have such business he may not stock 500 copies for the agents.I agree with Ned, begin with a basic meeting of the minds with the seller before sinking money into deeper negotiations and due diligence.$2500 may be steep for a boilerplate contract, but if he's representing you, doing the contract and taking you to closing (not closing but getting you there) that's cheap.

I bet Vancouver is a bit chilly right now :)

If you are patient I bet you could do much better.

.:)With respect to your answer from #1 (and I'm consulting the State MHA and legal counsel FYI), assuming I'm comfortable with the financial cost of doing this is my best bet to immediately try to finalize the purchase of any of the RTO units?

Could an attorney take your estate to bankruptcy, sell the property and still stiff you friend.....you bet they could.

(I say "luck" because many folks tried exactly the same strategy in 2003 and ended up in a much worse position than if they had not made their bet.)

If you have a house built in 1950 and he has one from 1980 I will bet you are lower.

If you don't have any $ it is your best bet.

Your best bet is to find a portfolio lender (small, local bank).