Not in no rush, have about 15 years to wait. 

Just add novation language allowing the change of buyer name and inform the title company and lender of the change ahead of time. 

If the R2O buyer gives notice on their current place and your deal falls through at the last minute, those tenants would be scrambling to look for a place to live.I second this, not a good luck to just rush something through.

If you are going to acquire these properties using some type of financing its best to begin mortgage planning ahead of time so you can execute with the best precision.

You seem to be aware of this risk in referencing potential bottlenecks which puts you ahead of the curve. 

Of course, in hindsight with what the market has done, I wish I'd gone full steam ahead, but in the moment I was playing it cautious.I'm also looking for income to quit my W2. 

College used to be a lot more affordable, I studied in Europe (where college is free) and it blows my mind to see kids with 200k student loan debt trying to get ahead on a 50k job.The housing market has started to drift apart geographically.

With your background in architectural design, you're already ahead of the game in understanding spaces and their potential!

Thanks for the replies - going to try a different number first, then I'll be at my property this afternoon to work on my empty unit so I can try knocking on the door myself.locally we have a 5 day notice for non-payment as well, I'm definitely trying to stay ahead of the curve on my local regulations, great call-out!.

. : ) Maybe after the sugar rush you will forget your questions!.......