Thought I would introduce myself to the community. 

He stays busy but wants to help coach a few people through the steps, I'd love to introduce you!

Charlie, you are correct on RESPA as Federal regulation, but finder's fee for unlicensed individuals in real estate is state by state regulation - In California, for example as long as it is diclosed this is legal - "In California, a “finder’s exception,” allowing an unlicensed person to be compensated for introducing parties to a real estate transaction, has been judicially approved since 1923.

You will find a TON of awesome people here on the forums representing our city who are willing to help you along your journey.My biggest suggestion would be to find some local meetups (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1211616-virt...) and introduce yourself to the host.

You can also leave the rate the same and introduce some kind of option premium that will make up for the payments. 

@Jessica Cheung - I would first reach out to your local Oxford House chapter and introduce your self.

This letter introduces you as the new owner.

At the time when the chemical industry discovered farmers as a huge market all sorts of herbicides and pesticides (the are banned today) were introduced, stored and disposed of basically into the ground: the farmer did not want to have stuff growing between the barn and the farmhouse anyway, so seemed like a good spot to kick that barrel over.

About 15 years ago contract for deeds were virtually eliminated in Texas by legislation which not only limited the benefits of using a CD, but introduced severe penalties for even minor issues of non compliance.  

I about gave up when Inslee changed the rental laws here in favor of the tenants, but I was introduced to a very good property manager and have had good luck since.