I've done extensive research into the options and a lot of the paid options seem to focus on teaching specific investment methods.

There are many nuances to the liens on properties and in some instances you could be buying a note in a second position that actually doesn't give you the right to own the property above the first position.

If the block is crime ridden, in so many instances what you put in it one day is gone the next day.

Has anyone here had any extensive dealings with lease options in Missouri? 

Most of the house hacking candidates that are available would need extensive rehab.

For instance, given the proof of work concept used to verify transactions, there was an inherent limit built into Bitcoin that would preclude it from ever becoming a high transaction currency.  

(prorating utilities by tenant head count for instance). 

Some impressive features including extensive listing/syndication and state specific guidance provided such as max security deposit.RentRedi is a flat fee for the most part and has some cool features like pre-qualification and integration with QuickBooks.

For instance, a duplex can offer more consistent income since if one tenant vacates, you still have another paying rent.

I am against subto and very vocal about it - in this instance if you can get a property for $95k that someone is going to pay you $158k in 11 months from now....