With the right resources and help, you can still make it happen.There are options that can help make buying a home possible today — even if your savings are limited or your credit isn’t perfect.

They were NOT interested in our logical reasoning:(Regarding getting out of your current PMC contract, suggest you read the contract to determine your options.

If that’s not an option the cheapest and easiest option two would be to use NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT out of okemos Michigan. 

Also look into various self-directed options as @Dmitriy Fomichenko stated.

Financing: Explore financing options for out-of-state investment properties.

Keeping it broad gives you options.

On public websites, I see some options to acquire a duplex in central Los Angeles under $550K which would require at least another $50K of work if I do not outsource most of the labor.

I would rather take down all cash and have the most options when to sell or refi if ever.

Devon, is there a seller finance option available?

Sit back , let him build the house , and when its done , say " Thanks " You should check with a local land attorney and see what your options are