I think it's difficult to find customer of a fired out property .

@Peter Prawel Man Peter, with me being a broker here in chicago, i feel like my response needs to be loaded with scenarios but I'll just keep it simple.

You will have to wait until the agreement you signed with his broker expires.

You may also have to split a lot of your commission with a broker, depending on the structure of the agencies near you. 

At a minimum, I'd like the website to generate leads, tell customers about myself, and collect rent.

Lately I heard he is doing a lot of work for Real Estate Brokers.

@Kirsten Goble I am a investor/broker in Detroit and specialize in foreclosures (property tax and mortgage) and have dealt with all sorts of lenders and banks, depending on the "restrictions" there maybe multiple options to accomplish what owner is looking for.

As alway speak with mortgage broker.

For using leverage to acquire properties, did banks, lenders, mortgage brokers, or potential partners require that you held a college degree in order to secure the loan that leveraged your properties?

I'd try straight owner finance first (make sure you show the broker how they will get paid if you want him to support IF to the seller)..second Id try as Master Lease Option which is just another form of OF and lastly if the deal is good enough you can get an equity partnerkeep us posted  -  b