I like the idea of a bigger price and larger monthly rents until the option is exercised but the new Frank Dodd regulations may hinder that.

@Joel Owens What are the biggest negociable issues within the lease that hinder a developers ability to sell off?"

Just trying to utilize the equity for another purchaseIm not hindered by the properties what so ever.

Frank, we now have lovely new laws that were supposedly to protect consumers, but all they do is hinder sellers, investors, and buyers.

So would me being an agent hinder me or be helpful?

Your requirement if 1 months rent will hinder you in your locale.

I know that non being nearby is a hinderance and am hoping it's not a dealkiller.

Just don't borrow so much that you hinder your cash flow.

If I were your broker, I wouldn't allow your scheme as it really hinders the owner in providing the best marketing path to get thier property sold.You can be a Realtor or an agent under a broker and invest for yourself, you can read here on BP about thos issues and the requirements to disclose your being a licensee or agent.As far as a way to earn, yes, being an agent probably has advantages over trying to go out on your own, especially with limited capital as an investor.

Delays of permitting, materials and labor all hindered construction and drove costs up.