Since you have already identified your niche, the best bet would be to 1) educate yourself via books and podacts2) network with like-minded investors via REI clubs and events.

Asking a fellow RE attorney would be your best bet.

Theres nothing you can do about it besides try for non recourse loans, where your personal finances are not involved

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Hello All,I know that Master Lease Options have been discussed a ton on here, but after searching endlessly I couldn't find anything addressing some specific concerns/questions I had so here it goes...The potential seller is a full time firefighter who has 3 very involved kids and is also a part owner of restaurants across the country with his brother. 

I guess I'd like to have an agent involved because this will be my first home purchase, and I like the moral support :)As far as pulling the trigger, I like that move, I just know I won't until I get more comfortable with my ability to aim.

I bet my shady self-encumbrance gets bounced, but that's ok. 

I imagine this will involve public works considerations and figuring out some work-arounds with zoning.

Your best bet is to buy a rowhouse, or condo if you can't afford a rowhouse, in an attractive part of the district and rent it out by the room.

While in 5 years I have built up a passive income stream from over 30 doors now while maintaining the W2 income as "reserves" and allowing me to take bets that I won't feel comfortable with if I were doing this full time.