I would make sure you have enough cash to buy without either of these options in case they do not pan out.

If September 24th pans out we may be able to make it depending on the time.

No prob J Scott . . . be sure and give us all a briefing when all is said and done, to report how the deal panned out.I noticed one other thing when looking at the information I found in other threads.

How do you see this panning out ?

I think these guys are a decent risk if the income pans out.So, they have no landlord references, though, because they're still in their home?  

I have many many many  investors that have 100% zero interest...I'm dead pan serious... they wouldn't pick up the phone, on their own,  at any point, in their entire lifetime, to call a realtor, seeking the property which requires their exact specs, formula...whatever you want to call it...

These, too, get abused by people who don't rinse food off the plates, pots and pans first, so they get clogged.Don't buy new unless you are renting to really upscale tenants, or you get a great warranty with the new purchase, in my opinion.

Hi Phill, it seems PMs and real estate agents share similar traits on both sides of the Pacific, I have experienced similar disappointing dealings. 

To celebrate my husband and I went to see a movie that gives me nightmares to this day...PACIFIC HEIGHTS.Fast forward to a few years ago (we are talking a 25 year span here) and I have another trying to pull this same stuff...but Im on to the game now. 

Furnish it with decent furniture from Cost Plus or Pier 1, and furnish glasses and dishes and pot/pans etc, then try for a family who is transferring in or an upscale or corporate type.