-seller has the ability to foreclose on you and keep the payments you've made to that point (and the property he would potentially be repossessing would be totally upgraded on your dime-seller receives steady passive income which may be very attractive to someone that ageAs far as other leverage, the most important thing to do would be to find out more about HIS needs. 

I’ve been marketing for a couple weeks gotta text from this guy who owns this home he’s selling this 90% move in ready 3/1 bath home (updated kitten & bathroom) in Detroit.

Account Closed I read this chapter from The Best Real Estate Advice I Ever Received this morning...

@Elaine Hester I received an email from a representative with a link to a video.

If you'll be using a property manager, they should be doing all of the above for youSet up a system of keeping track of accounting, maintenance scheduling, random miscellaneous itemsMake sure you receive a signed copy of the deed from the escrow company

Once the rehab is completed, the rents I receive were already considered when setting the purchase price.

For example out of 1,000 direct mailers will receive 160 call backs.

It’s not going to do you much good if you pull a bunch of equity out and increase your payment (likely with a higher interest rate) and the paymentand expenses are higher than what you’d receive for rent. 

Ask to be pre-approved and to receive a proof of funds letter (POF).

You must be crystal clear that she is required to adhere to her lease and that she has received her one and only warning.Sent this to her in writing and keep it in your tenant files.