Marie Poe Thank you!

Marie Poe has some good advice - if you're interested, it's fairly easy to get details of utility billing from the owner or utility companies, then do your own analysis.

Marie Poe - Curious why you believe option 3 has little or less chance than the first 2?

Marie Poe thank you for your insight.

Marie Poe did.

@Mary Jay you are doing it all wrong.You are using an antiquated strategy, the same as millions of buyers do these days by not taking the time and effort to show potential sellers and listing agents you are a REAL buyer.Do the following:Contact a lender and get pre- approved and obtain Approval Letter for your MAX purchase price, regardless if its more than the price range you are looking to purchase in (note: I used a $1,250,000 letter to purchase a $360k rental property)Then contact a title attorney, put a least $5000 (or more) in escrow and obtain an Escrow LetterThen take these 2 letters  and send them to potential Buyer's Agents to represent you and I bet you'll be amazed at the difference in results.Do NOT try to deal directly with the Listing agent in hopes of getting a better deal https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/552/topics/541519-dealing-with-the-listing-agent-for-a-better-deal Do NOT go it this half cocked and Poor Mouthing the offerhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/552/topics/541088-good-faith-deposit-negotiating-from-a-position-of-strength   

Hey Mary, it's usually best if you are not there during inspections or showings".

Hi @Jason Jones, I also use REIGuard, Marie O'Dell-Bowman is my rep and she's been great to work with;  but we also use Burdick Insurance, who is very competitive with REIGuard and sometimes gives better rates (they've beaten REIGuard on my last 2 quote requests for flips AND had lower deductibles). 

(As a new learner and no immediate $$$ to invest, I might be too much in the "small potatoes" category for anyone to waste too much time with me.)Mary

Thank you @Moises Mari and @Michael CarbonareMoises...What are your thoughts on doing a refi before entering into a lease purchase option with a buyer?