Depending on how long they've been in the military, it's can be extremely difficult for that transition and finding housing is one of the most stressful events they will go through. 

Hello @Anthony JohnsonA motivated seller would be someone that is in a bad situation realizes it, and wants to do something about it.

Leases with options can allow for some very creative situations so you have to think through it and see where you can bring value by structuring a deal that is truly a win/win for all involved.On this example you could also do a sub2 and then assign your contract or do a sub2 and sell on a lease option.

Just starting out here and thought it would be great to get some feedback given my initial situation.

I want to ask if any of you have done deals on these types of situations.

I think it depends on your current financial situation and what strategies do you plan to go after? 

I’m not an attorney nor an accountant, so I’d recommended speaking to both of them about your specific situation.

On an investment in a condo or co-op, what numbers are you using to calculate Cap-Ex and Maintenance in situations where HOA fees cover external items like the roof, building exterior, foundation, landscaping, etc.?  

We paid him about 80% of his fee, he hadn't completed the project and it turns out all the work he DID do wasn't done correctly.If there is anyone that can provide some advice on how to deal with a situation like this, it would be greatly appreciated.We feel like we really got "screwed" on this one especially because we tried to follow all the correct steps in hiring a GC.

If so, why stress about "fixing up" the place.