If they fail to pay this option, then the option will be removed and they will remain as simple tenants.

The HUD inspection the next day finds a water stain on the ceiling and fails the property.  

If wholesaling was about intelligence most of you would fail miserably.

There's nothing wrong with that and It's often impossible to jump from the lower tier properties to more expensive real estate after the first round trip because most fail to make a profit.

Are you saying DMM is acceptable because other methods CAN fail too?

She was finally served the court notice after several failed attempts.

These syndications are bought with adjustable mortgages and a required adjustment could put them under.I'm hearing more and more stories of syndications failing.

The issue with RUBS is that it is fluid and it hinges on the # of occupants and this poses issues: 1) A child uses less than an adult; 2) a worker from home uses more than one that drives to work; 3) A couple may have a child during tenancy which they fail to divulge; 4) friends and family may visit for a few days during holidays.... etc. etc. etc.  --- and... these issues become issues for the other Tenant and then turns you into the constant 'utility police' because you constantly have to monitor # of occupants... eww. 50/50 is simple and simply understood and 100% while vacant is also simply understood.

I use Schlage locks for under $150 each because they are easy to install, easy to use, and never fail.

Most fail to factor this in.I believe the fact no meaningful tax advantages exist saved you from going down a rabbit hole that would have been adverse to your business more generally.