Just rent it out short term to an attorney, dentist, office etc. and then let the developers come a knocking to buy you out at a premium.It's a huge advantage to know land development as what someone else sees as a massive issue for residential I know it will be a huge payday for commercial when the transition happens.

Him and his wife purchased it, did a very small renovation, and sold it to me with instant equity.

In a case the appraisal is high, nothing happens and the lender will lend the buyer the loan amount and all parties proceed with the transaction and the buyer would feel good about the purchase because there is instant "equity" in this purchase.  

Instantly.  

. - #1 is out because of collection against a landlord - that would be instant disqualification. #2 could work.

So, when I look in my online banking I see the accounts by name and instantly know what I'm looking at!

The home need some instant patches - roof leakage, but is currently rented.I assume the best option will be to close on it, get the insurance and fix the leak.

Up to this point I've been very happy with his work and communication, he also brings an instant real estate team in terms of attorney, mortgage lender, insurance, inspector, etc. 

Notes are not something that you get instant gratification from and if you are going to be the 1% that does anything, then you've got to actually put some work into drip marketing emails to asset manager lists, connecting with asset managers on Linked IN, and dialing for dollars.  

I am using you as a point I want to make).So to everyone here that gets far worse results instantly say.. wow omg that really works!!