However, the taxpayer may file the election in any year, and it will bind future years from that point.My persistent question is what is this written election to group?

The child support payments typically persist until the children reach the age of majority (or beyond if they pursue post secondary education).While the documented support payments may be sufficient to qualify the rent, you will want to look at the payment history to see if the providing parent has been fulfilling their obligations - "deadbeat dads" {sadly, it is almost always the Dad} are, unfortunately, all too common.

In some states, due to persistent abuse, stringent regs were introduced to the point where contract for deeds are almost non existent in those states.  

Your weapons are stamps, ink, paper, and persistence.

Maybe she received your handbill/mailer shortly after the garage door fell and was simply calling to she was going to fix the door, not sell the house and then changed her mind.There's a fine line between being persistent and a pain-in-the-***, cross it and you will never get the deal.

After that, feel free to rent by the room or rent through Airbnb if allowed in the neighborhood or Condo building per your HOA, etc.I know the market is tough out there, but if you find a good realtor and keep persistent in your search, you can make it happen if it is something you really want.

I am convinced that if I can take this information and be successful in REI if I am persistant.  

Do the work, and expect results…and always, always persist.

They'll just assume you're a risk....because you are.That being said, it can take time and persistence to clean up the report. 3 years ago my daughter was mugged and her purse was stolen.

Persistence is the key, Frequency will bring in deals.